Quote by Patrick Henry
Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled, that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugationthe last arguments to which kings resort.
Summary
This quote is a warning against the deceptive nature of power and authority. It urges individuals to not be swayed or fooled by empty gestures or false displays of affection. The quote questions the sincerity of a seemingly welcoming reception when accompanied by military preparations and the presence of fleets and armies. It challenges the notion that love and reconciliation can be achieved through coercive force. The quote points out that such displays of military might are often the final methods used by kings or those in power to impose their will and subjugate others.
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