Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, (1813-1887) American abolitionist, clergyman Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Quote “Make men large and strong and tyranny will bankrupt itself in making shackles for them.”Rev. Henry Ward Beecher ~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) American abolitionist, clergymanProverbs from Plymouth Pulpit, 1887 Character , Learning , Proverbs , Responsibility , Self-Reliance , Tyranny , Virtue Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 7/16/15 In a greater context, I would probably rate this with 5 stars Reply jim k, Austin 7/16/15 Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 7/16/15 Considering the source of the statement, on the surface it seems to be of a truth. But not altogether true. Calvinism of the north differs greatly with that of the south and its break away and stance more in line with Martin Luther.Sola Fide. ( Romans 4:5 ) When men are paid for existing and no man must pay for his sins. Is the true stance of being at Liberty. Freedom from oppression, that no church or state has a right to impose upon another any form of tyranny. Ward spoke against slavery but supported socialism of the north. As he promoted the chains of socialism within the Calvinistic denomination. 1 Reply Bob, Burlington, VT 7/16/15 A TRUE paraphrase:Make a nation large and strong and tyranny will bankrupt itself making shackles for its own assets 1 Reply Bill Hastings, Nashville IN 7/16/15 A great truth for today as the democratic mob tries to suppress the original intent of our founding fathers. I expect Rev. Beecher's placed too much faith in men, as I did in the past but now I know that true strength and wisdom only come from our heavenly father. I would substitute faith and character for large and strong! 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 7/17/15 Concentrate power, and tyranny will lay claim to it. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Rev. Henry Ward Beecher quote is found in these categories: Character quotes Learning quotes Proverbs quotes Responsibility quotes Self-Reliance quotes Tyranny quotes Virtue quotes About Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Bio of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Quotations by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Books by/about Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Rev. Henry Ward Beecher videos Rev. Henry Ward Beecher on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Rev. Henry Ward Beecher