Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! – Patrick Henry, from the floor of the Second Virginia Convention being held at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, March 23, 1775
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! – Patrick Henry, from the floor of the Second Virginia Convention being held at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, March 23, 1775
The Liberty Blessing 