Deuteronomy 7:6
“A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the Common Enemy.
---While the people are virtuous, they cannot be subdued;
---but when once they lose their virtue, they will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.”
(The Writings of Samuel Adams, volume 4 [1778-1802], p. 124.)."