In 1776 our gutsy, founding fathers created, signed and fired off a Declaration of Independence to King George that could have gotten them executed. Instead, it set thirteen colonies of rebellious, subjugated Americans free. With our July 4th parades, barbecues and fireworks, these quotes celebrate that freedom.
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” — Benjamin Franklin
“These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.” — Thomas Paine
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