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Quote by Patrick Henry
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price

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! – Patrick Henry

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