Our founding forefathers were willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of freedom from Britain. We can learn a great deal from the leadership of the revolutionary time period - just from reading what they said at the time. Let's take a look at quotes from men who founded our country on freedom.

From the beginning of time, we can learn from leaders. They offer great wisdom in their actions and the comments stated. Take a few minutes to see what some American Revolution men say.

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George Washington:

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

Patrick Henry:

Books and friends should be few but good.

Benjamin Franklin:

Be slow in choosing a friend; slower in changing.

Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox:

Promises that you make to yourself are often like the Japanese plum tree - they bear no fruit.

Martha Washington:

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.

John Witherspoon:

That religion which God requires, and will accept, does not consist in weak, dull, lifeless wishes, raising but a little above a state of indifference. God in His Word, greatly insists upon it, that we be in good earnest, fervent in spirit, and our hearts vigorously engaged in mercies.

John Paul Jones:

Whoever can surprise well must conquer.

John Adams:

Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.

James Madison:

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions and not upon our circumstances.

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What can you learn from the quotes of these revolutionary leaders? These men in leadership show us that religion and morality are important to keep our nation free. Leaders of today should learn the lessons from the past if they want to keep our freedom.