"But I considerate myself fortunate to be serving the cause of Liberty. And though I fear death, each day in prayer I reaffirm my willingness, if necessary, to give my life in its service. Pray for me, but above all, pray for the cause. (from a letter written to his brother Thomas)"

"Would you tell me please, Mr. Howard, why should I trade one tyrant 3000 miles away, for 3000 tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can."

"Half the men in this church, including you, father... and you reverend, are as ardent patriots as I. Will you now, when you are needed most, stop at only words?. Is that the sort of men you are?. I ask only that you act upon the beliefs of which you have so strongly spoken, and in which you so strongly believe. [after men were asked to join the militia, but no one initially seemed to be interested]"

"[Watching the Continental Army routed at Camden] These rustics are so inept. Nearly takes the honor out of victory... nearly."

"[At Cowpens, sees Tavington's dragoons charge without Cornwallis' orders] Tavington. Damn him, DAMN THAT MAN!"

"[Forced to surrender at Yorktown] How could it come to this? A bunch of rabble... peasants. Everything will change...Everything has changed."

"[Joining the militia, to the surprise of his congregation] A shepherd must tend his flock. And at times... fight off the wolves."

"What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line?"

"Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom."

"Some things are worth fighting for."

"Trevor Morgan - Nathan Martin"

"Mel Gibson - Benjamin Martin"

"Heath Ledger - Gabriel Martin"

"Lisa Brenner - Anne Howard Martin"

"Gregory Smith - Thomas Martin"

"Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heros. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom."