Practical Quotations » Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:29:00 +0000

While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.

Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:26:54 +0000

A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy.

Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:24:39 +0000

[N]either the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.

Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:21:19 +0000

I . . . recommend my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it, and my body I commit to the dust, relying upon the merits of Jesus Christ for a pardon of all my sins.