Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth? Why do you tell me to carry them in my arms, as a nurse carries an infant, to the land you promised on oath to their ancestors?
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.Thomas Jefferson letter to William Stephens Smith (13 November 1787).
Where can I get meat for all these people? They keep wailing to me, ‘Give us meat to eat!’Numbers 11:13 NIV
He asked the LORD, “Why have you brought this trouble on your servant? What have I done to displease you that you put the burden of all these people on me?Numbers 11:11 NIV