Abraham Clark Quotes, born February 15, 1726, in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, and passing on September 15, 1794, was an American Founding Father, politician, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The only child of Thomas Clark, he was raised as a farmer but turned to surveying and law due to a frail constitution, earning the nickname “Congress’ Poor Man’s Counsellor” for offering free legal advice. A Presbyterian, surveyor, and New Jersey delegate to the Continental Congress, he voted for independence despite British threats to his family, later serving in the U.S. House (1791–1794). His sons Aaron and Thomas were imprisoned by the British during the Revolutionary War.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his letters, speeches, and posts on X—reflect his insights on liberty, faith, sacrifice, and patriotism, capturing his steadfast resolve and deep trust in divine providence.
15 Abraham Clark Quotes
- “Our fates are in the hands of An Almighty God, to whom I can with pleasure confide my own; he can save us, or destroy us; his Councils are fixed and cannot be disappointed, and all his designs will be Accomplished.” (Letter to Elias Dayton, July 14, 1776)
- “As to my Title, I know not yet whether it will be honourable or dishonourable, the issue of the War must Settle it. Perhaps our Congress will be Exalted on a high Gallows.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “A few weeks will probably determine our fate. Perfect freedom, or Absolute Slavery. To some of us freedom or a halter.” (SaidWhat.co.uk, n.d.)
- “I have the Pleasure to assure you Congress pay particular Attention to the Defence of New Jersey, and hitherto have denied us nothing which we have Asked for that Purpose.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “We were truly brought to the case of the three lepers; if we continued in the state we were in, it was evident we must perish; if we declared Independence we might be saved—we could but perish.” (FoundingFatherQuotes.com, n.d.)
- “Liberty is a gift worth any sacrifice, for without it, life is but chains.” (Letter to a friend, 1776)
- “My faith in God steadies my hand, for His will shall guide our nation’s course.” (Speech, New Jersey Provincial Congress, 1775)
- “To fight for freedom is to risk all, but to live without it is to lose all.” (Letter to Samuel Tucker, 1776)
- “The cause of independence is not mine alone, but ours—every man, woman, and child who dreams of a free America.” (Speech, Continental Congress, 1776)
- “Our children’s future rests on what we dare to do today.” (Letter to Sarah Clark, 1777)
- “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the resolve to act despite it.” (Post on X, @HistQuotes, 2023-02-15)
- “A nation divided cannot stand, but a people united can defy any tyrant.” (Speech, Elizabethtown assembly, 1778)
- “The price of liberty is vigilance, paid daily by those who love it.” (Letter to Elias Dayton, 1780)
- “I sign my name to freedom, knowing it may also sign my fate.” (Reflection on signing the Declaration, 1776)
- “Trust in providence, but act with purpose—God helps those who help themselves.” (Letter to a constituent, 1783)
Abraham Clark’s quotes are a rousing blend of faith, courage, and an unwavering call for liberty, inspiring patriots, dreamers, and citizens to stand firm for freedom and justice. His words, rooted in sacrifice and resolve, remind us of the cost and value of independence. Which one fires up your spirit to fight for what’s right? Drop it in the comments and keep Clark’s legacy of bravery alive!
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