Give me liberty or give me death.".]

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Thomas Jefferson said, "Give me liberty or give me death." This quote is about the importance of freedom. And it's also about the price that comes with that freedom. He was also talking about how people shouldn't be afraid to die for what they believe in.

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1. For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it.

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2. Give me liberty or give me death.".]

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3. It is the business of a virtuous clergy to censure vice in every appearance of it.

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4. Fear is the passion of slaves.

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5. 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!

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