Yesterday, the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that those United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States - Adams, John

It is impossible to righteously govern the world without God and the Bible. - George Washington

Posterity: you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it - Adams, John Quincy

For love of country they accepted death - James Garfield

Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. -James Madison