“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.Rate it:(0.00 / 0 votes)

a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)

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