American Sphinx Quotes

Joseph Ellis
This Study Guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of American Sphinx.

American Sphinx Quotes

Joseph Ellis
This Study Guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of American Sphinx.
This section contains 754 words
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"The first panel [at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C.], which attracted more attention than the others, contained the most famous and familiar words in American history: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."' Prologue, pg. 9

"Before editorial changes were made by the Continental Congress, Jefferson's early draft made it even clearer that his intention was to express a spiritual vision: 'We hold these truths to be sacred & undeniable; that all men are created equal & independent, that from that equal creation they derive rights inherent & inalienable, among which are the preservation of life, & liberty, & the pursuit of happiness."' Prologue, pg. 9

"Adams, like Lee, would be needed to lead the debate on the floor. That was considered the...

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