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"1776" Quotes

"1776" by David McCullough provides a detailed account of the pivotal year in the American Revolution, focusing on the leadership of George Washington and the resilience of the Continental Army.

Quotes

We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.

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unitysurvival

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.

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valuesacrifice

The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country.

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patriotismcourage

Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered.

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tyrannystruggle

It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or the blessing will reach you all.

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equalityimpact

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.

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sacrificepeace

It is not in numbers, but in unity, that our great strength lies.

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unitystrength

A bad cause will never be supported by bad means and bad men.

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moralityintegrity

The seeds of freedom have been sown, and it is glorious to see them grow.

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freedomgrowth

A little matter will move a party, but it must be something great that moves a nation.

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influencechange