Today is Patrick Henry’s Birthday. His immortal words ignited the hearts of those in his day and inspire us today.

Below are some of his greatest hits.

“An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left to us!…. Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of creation has placed in our power…. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us…. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of the chains of 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

““Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings – give us that precious jewel, and you may take every things else! Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.” “The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” “It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth— and listen to the song of that syren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?”