I know not what course others may take but as for me: Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!
Patrick Henry (1736-1799)
"Treason" speech before the House of Burgesses, 1775-Mar-23 at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia
Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)