The philosophers and religious thinkers of the United States who justified independence from England and forged a Constitution were schooled in the liberal arts, Greek and Roman statesmanship, and the rights confirmed on humans by natural law. What percentage of the world's seven billion plus population now considers self evident the truths that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights?
Williamsburg, a restored early American historic village in Virginia, published the following quiz that invites us to match U.S. revolutionaries with quotations they used to inspire followers. Their words provide an ongoing self help reminder for humans.
1._____I write so that King George III may read without his spectacles.
2._____If this be treason, make the most of it.
3._____I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than
your ancestors.
4._____The British are coming.
5._____ I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
6._____Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes.
7._____I have not yet begun to fight.
8._____In every human breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call love of freedom.
A. Nathan Hale, a spy for the colonists
B. Abigail Adams
C. John Hancock
D. Patrick Henry
E. William Prescott
F. Phillis Wheatley, a slave
G.John Paul Jones
H. Paul Revere
(You'll find answers in the earlier post, "The Perfect Test.")
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