The 1320 Declaration of Arbroath made in the context of Scottish independence was a letter to the Pope that contained the line "It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself". It is commonly cited as an inspiration for the US Declaration of Independence by many, including the US Senate, and it is possible that Henry knew of the Declaration when he wrote his speech.