Formidable Quote by Henry Knox

Men at a distance, who have admired our systems of government unfounded in nature, are apt to accuse the rulers, and say that taxes…

— Henry Knox

The frame of mind in the local legislatures seems to be exerted to prevent the federal constitution from having any good effect.

— Henry Knox

They wish for a general government of unity, as they see that the local legislatures must naturally and necessarily tend to retard the general…

— Henry Knox

Our political machine, composed of thirteen independent sovereignties, have been perpetually operating against each other and against the federal head ever since the peace.

— Henry Knox

We have arrived at that point of time in which we are forced to see our own humiliation, as a nation, and that a…

— Henry Knox

First, I think it proper to express my unshaken opinion of the immortality of my soul or mind; and to dedicate and devote the…

— Henry Knox

Something is wanting, and something must be done, or we shall be involved in all the horror of failure, and civil war without a…

— Henry Knox

For God's sake, take care of your men. If they fire, they die!

— Henry Knox

That taxes may be the ostensible cause is true, but that they are the true cause is as far remote from truth as light…

— Henry Knox

Every friend to the liberty of his country is bound to reflect, and step forward to prevent the dreadful consequences which shall result from…

— Henry Knox

The eyes of all America are upon us, as we play our part posterity will bless or curse us.

— Henry Knox

The powers of Congress are totally inadequate to preserve the balance between the respective States, and oblige them to do those things which are…

— Henry Knox