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Let us contemplate our forefathers, and posterity, and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us from the former, for the sake of the latter.

Samuel Adams

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Samuel Adams
Age: 81 †
Born: 1722
Born: September 27
Died: 1803
Died: October 2
Founding Father Of The United States
Philosopher
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Boston
Massachusetts
Sam Adams
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I firmly believe that the benevolent Creator designed the republican Form of Government for Man.
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I ... [rely] upon the merits of Jesus Christ for a pardon of all my sins.
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Religion and good morals are the only solid foundation of public liberty and happiness.
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A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a jealous eye.
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We shall never be abandoned by Heaven while we act worthy of its aid and protection
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The sum of all is, if we would most truly enjoy this gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people.
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