Henry Knox

Soldier

1750-07-25

Quotes by Henry Knox

• Every friend to the liberty of his country is bound to reflect, and step forward to prevent the dreadful consequences which shall result from a government of events.

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• Our political machine, composed of thirteen independent sovereignties, have been perpetually operating against each other and against the federal head ever since the peace.

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• Something is wanting, and something must be done, or we shall be involved in all the horror of failure, and civil war without a prospect of its termination.

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