Quote by Patrick Henry

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect eve

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of safeguarding public liberty and warns against any complacency or trust in preserving it. It cautions individuals to be wary of those who seek to encroach upon freedom and to be ever-vigilant in protecting it. The quote suggests that the only effective means of preserving public liberty is through the use of force or strong defense. Moreover, it puts forth the notion that relinquishing this force or defense ultimately leads to the destruction or demise of public liberty.

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Jealousy

By Patrick Henry

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