1776 Quotes

“...the women of this nation in 1876, have greater cause for discontent, rebellion and revolution than the men of 1776.”

“The Americans believe they answered all first questions in 1776: since then they've just been hammering out the practical details.”

“In the summer of 1776 our Founding Fathers sought to secure our independence and the liberties that remain the foundation of our nation today.”

“In January 1776, Thomas Paine issued 'Common Sense,' advocating independence from Great Britain.”

“The central fact of North American history is that there were fifteen British Colonies before 1776. Thirteen rebelled and two did not.”

“Lincoln once said that America was founded on a proposition that was written by Jefferson in 1776. We are really founded on an argument about what that proposition means.”

“I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a disgrace, that two become a lawfirm, and that three or more become a congress. -John Adams”

“Indeed, bribery, favoritism, and corruption in a great variety of forms were rampant not only in politics, but in all levels of society.”

“You and I, my son, are that "below." That was true in 1776. It is true today. There is no them without you, and without the right to break you they must necessarily fall from the mountain, lose their divinity, and tumble out of the Dream.”