In Nicaragua liberty equality and the rule of law were the stuff of dreams. But in Paris I discovered the value of those words.

Liberty for wolves is death to the lambs.

I had reasoned this out in my mind there was one of two things I had a right to liberty or death if I could not have one I would have the other.

I know not what others may choose but as for me give me liberty or give me death.

Justifying conscription to promote the cause of liberty is one of the most bizarre notions ever conceived by man! Forced servitude with the risk of death and serious injury as a price to live free makes no sense.

Give me liberty or give me death.

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!

I know that throughout their history the people of the United States defended their freedom their liberty their justice and their rights - if need be - with their lives. I think their courage is so admirable.

Those who won our independence... valued liberty as an end and as a means. They believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.

Courage is what preserves our liberty safety life and our homes and parents our country and children. Courage comprises all things.