Patriot Echoes – Honoring 250 years of patriot truth.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Topic: Vigilance
Quotes
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“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake. ”
George Washington , Diary Entry · View -
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. ”
Thomas Jefferson , The Writings of Thomas Jefferson · View -
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. ”
Patrick Henry , Speech to the Virginia Convention · View -
“The unity of our government is a blessing we must preserve with vigilance. ”
George Washington , Farewell Address · View -
“Let no man forget that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View -
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. ”
Patrick Henry , Virginia Ratifying Convention · View -
“I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom... by gradual and silent encroachments than by violent usurpations. ”
James Madison , Speech at the Virginia Convention · View -
“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. ”
George Washington , First Annual Message to Congress · View -
“Education is the best security against the encroachments of power. ”
Elbridge Gerry , Speech at the Constitutional Convention · View -
“I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. ”
James Madison , Speech at the Virginia Convention · View -
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. ”
Patrick Henry , Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention · View -
“Liberty, once lost, is lost forever. ”
John Adams , Letter to Abigail Adams · View