The country shall be independent, and we will be satisfied with nothing short of it.

We may look up to Armies for Defence, but Virtue is our best Security. It is not possible that any state should long remain free, where Virtue is not supremely honord.

The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks.

If virtue & knowledge are diffused among the people, they will never be enslav'd. This will be their great security.

The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, and perseverance.

Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.

A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy.

Our union is now complete; our constitution composed, established, and approved. You are now the guardians of your own liberties.

But there are some persons who wouldpersuade the people never to make use of their constitutional rights.

The public cannot be too curious concerning the characters of public men.

If we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom.

I thank God that I have lived to see my country independent and free. She may long enjoy her independence and freedom if she will. It depends on her virtue.

Let no man thirst for good beer.

A true patriot would keep the attention of his fellow citizens awake to their grievances, and not allow them to rest till the causes of their just complaints are removed.