Our founding ancestors were willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of Britain’s freedom. We can learn a lot from the leaders of the revolutionary period simply by reading what they said at the time. Let’s take a look at the quotes of men who founded our country on freedom.
From the beginning of time, we can learn from leaders. They offer great wisdom in their actions and expressed comments. Take a few minutes to see what some men are saying about the American Revolution.
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George Washington:
Associate yourself with good quality men if you value your own reputations; because it is better to be alone than in bad company.
Patrick Henry:
Books and friends should be few but good.
Benjamin Franklin:
Be slow in choosing a friend; slower in change.
Francis Marion, the swamp fox:
The promises you make to yourself are often like the Japanese plum: they don’t bear fruit.
Martha Washington:
I am still determined to be joyful and happy, in whatever situation I find myself in; because I have also learned from experience that most of our happiness or misery depends on our disposition and not on our circumstances.
John Witherspoon:
That religion that God requires and will accept does not consist of feeble, dull, lifeless desires that rise a little above a state of indifference. God in His Word greatly insists on it, that we be sincere, fervent in spirit and our hearts vigorously devoted to mercy.
John Paul Jones:
Who can surprise well must win.
John Adams:
Children must be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.
James Madison:
I am still determined to be joyful and happy in whatever situation I find myself in; because I have also learned from experience that most of our happiness or misery depends on our disposition and not on our circumstances.
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What can you learn from quotes from these revolutionary leaders? These men in leadership show us that religion and morality are important in keeping our nation free. Today’s leaders must learn the lessons of the past if they want to maintain our freedom.