Quotes from authors that died on Jul 4th
The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations.
John Adams
No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson
There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.
John Adams
To be a clergyman, and all that is compassionate and virtuous, ought to be the same thing.
Samuel Richardson
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Parker 
Dave Rowntree 
Patrick Roy 
Will Ferrell 
Dave Chappelle 
John Hurt 
Ruben Studdard 
Richie Benaud