Samuel Adams Quotes About Revolution
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A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy.
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A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.
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Let us consider, brethren, we are struggling for our best birthrights and inheritance, which being infringed, renders all our blessings precarious in their enjoyments, and, consequently triffling in their value. Let us disappoint the Men who are raising themselves on the ruin of this Country. Let us convince every invader of our freedom, that we will be as free as the constitution our fathers recognized, will justify.
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Our unalterable resolution would be to be free. They have attempted to subdue us by force, but God be praised! in vain. Their arts may be more dangerous then their arms. Let us then renounce all treaty with them upon any score but that of total separation, and under God trust our cause to our swords.
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We boast of our freedom, and we have your example for it. We talk the language we have always heard you speak.
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What a glorious morning this is!
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Samuel Adams
- Born: September 27, 1722
- Died: October 2, 1803
- Occupation: Founding Father of the United States