I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the…

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know no way of judging of the future but by the past.

Speech at the Second Virginia Convention · 1775

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Henry, Patrick. "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" Second Virginia Convention. 23 Mar. 1775, St. John's Church, Richmond, VA, USA. Speech.

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I… — Patrick Henry