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 Trumbull

Bear Breed Done Get Lest Lose Necks Nurse Obligation Our Posterity Rights Should Them Though Tie Trust Us Were

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