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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

4599 Patrik Henry 1736-1799 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:4599
AUTHOR:Patrick Henry (1736–1799)
QUOTATION: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!
ATTRIBUTION:Speech in the Virginia Convention, March, 1775.