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Declaration Quotes

Sayings honoring the Declaration of Independence

One line highlights a lesser-known figure among the signers, noting his part in putting his name to the founding document of the nation.

Robert Treat Paine was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Quotes by Treat Williams

The Declaration is a magnificent document.

Quotes by Paul Gillmor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this small collection centered on?
Both quotes focus on the Declaration of Independence, one on a signer and the other on the document itself.
Is there a quote naming a specific signer?
Yes, one line identifies a historical figure as among those who signed the founding document.
How is the document itself described?
The other quote calls it magnificent, treating it with clear admiration and historical respect.
Do these quotes take a political side today?
No, they read as historical appreciation rather than commentary on any current political debate.
Who might enjoy these declaration-themed sayings?
Readers interested in American founding history and the people and words behind it.

The other steps back to admire the document as a whole, calling it magnificent in its own right. More historically minded lines live under Rob Sheffield.