5 Patriotic Independence Day Quotes
Hey guys, Happy Independence Day!
The Fourth of July is a favorite holiday of mine. And not just because of all the fun activities that the widely observed holiday provides. Don’t get me wrong; I like parades, fireworks, and a good backyard barbecue with family and friends. But today isn’t just another holiday. It is the holiday. For without Independence Day, we wouldn’t have all that we do now.
In the Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers affirmed the importance of freedom, constrained government, and personal accountability. We honor these extraordinary leaders who made all of this possible today.
Let’s pause to consider these memorable sayings uttered by our founding fathers as we commemorate the day America attained independence.
- “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” – Thomas Jefferson (from the Declaration of Independence)
- “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” – Benjamin Franklin
- “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” – James Madison
- “Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.” – George Washington
- “The Constitution is the guide which I will never abandon.” – George Washington
The values of liberty, equality, and the significance of protecting and sustaining the rights and liberties of individuals that were fundamental to the formation of the United States. As we celebrate our freedom today, let’s keep up the tradition of cherishing and upholding them. Cheers, America!
