Patrick Henry quote: Show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance ...

Show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance of their rulers being good men, without a consequent loss of liberty?

~ Patrick Henry ~

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