Samuel Adams

"It is the right as well as the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the Supreme Being, the Great Creator and Preserver of the universe."

"Our enemies are not merely contending for cities and countries, but for the establishment of despotism on the ruins of liberty."

"A wise and prudent man will always endeavor so to conduct himself in the world as to promote his own happiness."

"The religion of Jesus Christ, and the religion of philosophy, are the two religions of the earth."

"Mankind are actuated by hope and fear."

"It appears to me that if the grievances of the colonies were to be removed, the main object of the revolution would be obtained."

"It is well known, that it is not uncommon for very good men to err."

"Responsibility is proportionate to the degree of authority vested."

"The people themselves must be competent to judge of the measures undertaken in their name."

"I am not a Federalist, because I believe the Constitution was a change for the worse."

"Our cause is just. Our union is perfect."

"All knowledge becomes useful only when applied to life."

"Mankind are not infallible and therefore the remedy of impeachment may be necessary."

"Education is the most important investment in the future."

"The preservation of the means of knowledge is the preservation of freedom."

"The use of the military to enforce the law is a dangerous precedent."

"I am just going to sign my name to my death warrant."

"It is my opinion that every man of mature age and sound mind, ought to have a voice in this matter."

"The natural effort of every individual is to get the better of his rivals in the same pursuit."

"It was the opinion of the ablest patriots, that the public good was best promoted by the election of virtuous men."

"Let each of you decide whether you will be free men or slaves."

"I am convinced that the true road to pre-eminence and power is to have recourse to first principles."

"The man who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

"Our streets will not be safe, nor our property secure, as long as thirst for power is unquenched."

"I earnestly entreat you to rouse yourselves, and assert your undoubted rights."

"The attainment of our object is only to be effected by means of an unwavering and firm union."

"Notwithstanding all the difficulties and hardships to which we have been exposed, the foundation of our national policy shall be laid in the principles of private morality."

"Let him reflect that a free people can never be subdued but by the sword."

"The liberty of the press being essential to the security of freedom in a state, every attempt to restrain it ought to be resisted."

"We can boast of nothing but our integrity and honor."