as written by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights. Among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights governments are institued among men. We - - - solemnly publish and declare, that these colonies are and of right ought to be free and indepentent states - - - and for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divne providence, we mutually pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honour.