As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, … — John Trumbull

As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose?

John TrumbullArtist · American · 1756 – 1843

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