"We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the numbers of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth, to know the worst, and to provide for it. "
Reflection: This speech made by Patrick Henry is telling citizens to stand up for what is right and just. He is saying that we must not shut our eyes or turn our heads away from unpleasentries, but rather, to face them head on. In this case he trying to pursuade the public to open their eyes and see that there is a war approacing that needs to be fought in order to gain freedom. He wants people to have courage and sense to be able to meet the challenge that the war is going to present.
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