Patrick Henry Speech

In a section of Patrick Henry’s speech, delivered on March 23, 1775 in the House of Burgesses, Mr. Henry relates to how he depicts the American Society in his own eyes. With the crowd’s interest all upon him, and with the possibility of being accused for Treason, he speaks…
“Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?”
What do you think Patrick Henry is trying to depict by stating that we are among those who have eyes, yet see not, and who have ears, yet hear not?

Matthew Timmons