I know not what course others may take but as for me: Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!
Patrick Henry (1736-1799)
"Treason" speech before the House of Burgesses, 1775-Mar-23 at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia
There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.
John Adams (1735-1826)