Quotes by Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry

American attorney, planter, and orator

Lived from: 1736 - 1799

Category: Politics Country: FlagUnited States

Born: 29 may 1736 Died: 6 june 1799

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  • For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.
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  • I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.
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  • I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is the Christian religion.
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  • I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death.
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  • I know of know way of judging the future but by the past.
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  • Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!
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  • Perfect freedom is as necessary to the health and vigor of commerce as it is to the health and vigor of citizenship.
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  • Religion I have disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give to them, and that is the Christian religion. If they had that and I had not given them one cent, they would be rich. If they have not that, and I had given them the world, they would be poor.
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What are the most famous quotes from Patrick Henry?

The two most famous quotes from Patrick Henry are:

  • "For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it."
  • "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging the future but by the past."

When did Patrick Henry live?

Patrick Henry was born in 1736 and died in the year 1799.