1078: Samuel Adams – If You Love Tranquility of Servitude No Comments on 1078: Samuel Adams – If You Love Tranquility of Servitude If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. —Samuel Adams Download Print Quality (247KB)Normal Quality (115KB) Download Print Quality (298KB)Normal Quality (134KB)If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. —Samuel Adams Tags Freedom, Love, Obedience, Patriotism, Samuel Adams, Wealth No Comments on 1078: Samuel Adams – If You Love Tranquility of Servitude