“For in every human breast God has implanted a principle, which we call the love of freedom; it is impatient of oppression and pants for deliverance.” Phillis Wheatley wrote to Reverend Samson Occom after her rights had been restored. It is on this similar principle, that we hold the same truths close through the leadership of others. Similarly, past writers and speakers have all vocalized of the hope that authority gives. These texts will give hope for centuries to come via. the literature that originated from their testimonies. Examples of these writings are listed as follows, Speech in the Virginia Convention, Declaration of Independence, The Crisis, Letter to Reverend Samson Occom, and the Letter to John Adams. All spoke of having a leader
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Ruling means leadership, for those who can lead. It is often shown that a leader must be compassionate as well as present. Abigail Adams wrote something of similar value in a letter to her husband. “The great and important duty you owe your country ‘for our country is, as it were, a secondary god, and the first and greatest parent.’” (Adams 258). She touches on the particular parental leadership required to lead a country. In contrast, Patrick Henry spoke against King George III for his lack of leadership. “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?” (Henry 234). Henry speaks on the importance of our freedom as well as the importance of the fight they're about to embark on. This speech was a result of the king's poor leadership within the war efforts. In the declaration of independence, Jefferson addresses the kings issues as follows. “the history of the present king of Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having, in direct object, the establishment of absolute tyranny over these states.” (Jefferson 238). The current king had used his people for personal gain and reward. Not being tolerated, the colonists stood up against their opposition. It is in this action, we can learn an invaluable lesson. That lesson being, having a leader that continues to thrive in the community is
Ruling means leadership, for those who can lead. It is often shown that a leader must be compassionate as well as present. Abigail Adams wrote something of similar value in a letter to her husband. “The great and important duty you owe your country ‘for our country is, as it were, a secondary god, and the first and greatest parent.’” (Adams 258). She touches on the particular parental leadership required to lead a country. In contrast, Patrick Henry spoke against King George III for his lack of leadership. “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?” (Henry 234). Henry speaks on the importance of our freedom as well as the importance of the fight they're about to embark on. This speech was a result of the king's poor leadership within the war efforts. In the declaration of independence, Jefferson addresses the kings issues as follows. “the history of the present king of Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having, in direct object, the establishment of absolute tyranny over these states.” (Jefferson 238). The current king had used his people for personal gain and reward. Not being tolerated, the colonists stood up against their opposition. It is in this action, we can learn an invaluable lesson. That lesson being, having a leader that continues to thrive in the community is