Patrick Henry

:This article is about the American politician. For the French criminal, see Patrick Henry (French criminal).

Quotes

• United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs. — from a speech given shortly before his death
• An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not of the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death.
• Suspicion is a Virtue if it is in the interests of the good of the people
• "Taxation without representation is tyranny."