If we mean to support the liberty and independence which has cost us so much blood and treasure to establish, we must drive far away the demon of party spirit and local reproach.

Finally, in desperation, they chose to sacrifice liberty in the hope of getting something to eat.

The free world knows, out of the bitter wisdom of experience, that vigilance and sacrifice are the price of liberty.

My brave fellows, you have done all I asked you to do, and more than can be reasonably expected; but your country is at stake, your wives, your houses and all that you hold dear. You have worn yourselves out with fatigues and hardships, but we know not how to spare you. If you will consent to stay one month longer, you will render that service to the cause of liberty, and to your country, which you probably can never do under any other circumstances.

Let me ask you, sir, when is the time for brave men to exert themselves in the cause of liberty and their country, if this is not?

I have always admired men and women who used their talents to serve the community, and who were highly respected and admired for their efforts and sacrifices, even though they held no office whatsoever in government or society.