All James Otis Quotes
- I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial; but, if ever I should, it will then be known how far I… Brought
- Every man may reign secure in his petty tyranny, and spread terror and desolation around him, until the trump of the Archangel shall excite different… Archangel
- The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man are to sacrifice estate, ease, health, and applause, and even… Applause
- Every one with this writ may be a tyrant; if this commission be legal, a tyrant in a legal manner, also, may control, imprison, or… Any
- I have accordingly considered it, and now appear not only in obedience to your order, but likewise in behalf of the inhabitants of this town,… Accordingly
- MAY it please your Honors: I was desired by one of the court to look into the books, and consider the question now before them… Assistance
- My dear sister, I hope, when God Almighty in his righteous providence shall take me out of time into eternity, that it will be by… Almighty
- There can be no prescription old enough to supersede the Law of Nature and the grant of God Almighty, who has given to all men… All
- If we are not represented, we are slaves. Represented
- It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other men's liberty will soon care little for their own Barter
- Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. Branches