Declaration of independence Quotes
A parchment with 1,300 words holds the Declaration, a short text that some compare to the massive Bible. Other quotes point out its Christian roots, warn that liberty can be shouted by those who still oppress, stress the need for ordinary people to keep a spirit of resistance, and note that only a handful of signers sparked a nation.
![“[Joseph Smith] foresaw the time when the destiny of the nation would be in danger and would hang as by a thread. Thank God he did not see the thread break. He also indicated the important part that this people should yet play in standing for the principles embodied in these sacred documents - the…” quote by Ezra Taft Benson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36e/ezra-taft-benson-443_break_joseph-smith-foresaw-the-time-when-the-d_251877.png)
![“According to Adams, Jefferson proposed that he, Adams, do the writing [pf the Declaration of Independence], but that he declined, telling Jefferson he must do it. Why?" Jefferson asked, as Adams would recount. Reasons enough," Adams said. What can be your reasons?" Reason first: you are a…” quote by David McCullough](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0d/david-mccullough-1091_declaration_according-to-adams-jefferson-proposed-th_1305261.png)
