Fundamentals of Government

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!

~ Patrick Henry

As I understand it, laws, commands, rules and edicts are for those who have not the light which makes plain the pathway.

~ Anne Hutchinson

The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom — these are the pillars of society.

~ Henrik Ibsen

The very essence of a free government consists in considering offices as public trusts, bestowed for the good of the country, and not for the benefit of an individual or a party.

~ John C. Calhoun