American revolution Quote by George Washington
![“[T]he hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember officers and Soldiers, that you are Freemen, fighting for the blessings of Liberty - that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not…” quote by George Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bbf/george-washington-257_american-revolution_t-he-hour-is-fast-approaching-on-which-t_677729.jpg)
“[T]he hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember officers and Soldiers, that you are Freemen, fighting for the blessings of Liberty - that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not acquit yourselves like men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Officers and Soldiers, 1777
The safety of the nation depends on soldiers fighting for liberty, not slavery; they must act honorably as free men.
In simple terms: Freedom requires honorable fight for liberty, not slavery.
Key Takeaway
Act honorably for liberty.
Themes
freedom
honor
leadership
patriotism
Mood
inspirational
solemn
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- military recruitment
- citizen activism
- education on liberty
Key Concepts
political philosophy
military ethics
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What does liberty mean to you?
- How can honor be maintained in modern conflicts?
A Different Perspective
The speech assumes all soldiers share the same values, which may not hold.
