The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish read more

The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable
determination.

They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.

They know no country, own no lord,
Their home the camp, their law the sword.

We, that would be known
The father of our people, in our study,
And vigilance for their read more

We, that would be known
The father of our people, in our study,
And vigilance for their safety, must not change
Their ploughshares into swords, and force them from
The secure shade of their own vines, to be
Scorched with the flames of war.

I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

I would die for my country . . . but I would not let my country die for me.

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true
patriotism.

There are no points of the compass on the chart of true
patriotism.

Our country, however bounded.

Our country, however bounded.

And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.

And for our country 'tis a bliss to die.

I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me
liberty, or give me death!

I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me
liberty, or give me death!

Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]

Father of his country.
[Lat., Pater pariae.]