A National Flag Is The Most Sacred

A Good Government May, Indeed, Redress The Grievances Of An Injured People; But A Strong People Can Alone Build Up A Great Nation.

A Jury Of My Countrymen, It Is True, Have Found Me Guilty Of The Crime Of Which I Stood Indicted. For This I Entertain Not The Slightest Feeling Of Resentment Towards Them.

The Dependence Of One People Upon Another, Even For The Benefits Of Legislation, Is The Deepest Source Of National Weakness.

The Treason Of Which I Stand Convicted Loses All Its Guilt, Has Been Sanctified As A Duty, And Will Be Ennobled As A Sacrifice.

Judged By The Law Of England, I Know This Crime Entails Upon Me The Penalty Of Death; But The History Of Ireland Explains That Crime And Justifies It.