Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. – George Washington
Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession. – George Washington
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. – George Washington
Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States. – John Adams