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I once dreamed of launching revolutions, sparking movements, mobilizing the masses, and changing everything. Now I’ve learned the beauty and profound significance of simply loving… — Jim Palmer
The experience of the irrationality of the world has been the driving force of all religious revolution. — Max Weber
The fate of Charles I has only made kings more subtle, not more just. — Thomas Paine
If you were lost for America, there is nobody who could keep the army and the revolution [going] for six months. — Marquis de Lafayette
There is such an equality among them that the officers have no authority. The privates are all generals, but not soldiers. — Bernard Law Montgomery
I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people. — George Washington
With regard to military discipline, I may safely say that no such thing existed in the Continental Army. — Unknown Author
The Army, as usual, are without pay; and a great part of the soldiery without shirts; and though the patience of them is equally threadbare,… — George Washington
To cash paid for saddlery, a letter case, maps, glasses, etc etc etc. for the use of my Command: 29 pounds 13 shillings and sixpence...… — George Washington
Mankind may amuse themselves with theoretic systems of liberty... but we can only discern its true value by the practical and wretched effects of slavery. — Mercy Otis Warren
[The passage of the Sugar Act] set people a thinking, in six months, more than they had done in their whole lives before. — James Otis
The people of North America, at this time, expect a revisal and reformation of the American Governments, and are better disposed to submit to it… — Unknown Author
We boast of our freedom, and we have your example for it. We talk the language we have always heard you speak. — Samuel Adams
Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide. — Phillis Wheatley
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes! Then fire low! — Israel Putnam
I look upon Virginia as a rib taken from Britain's side... While they both proceed as living under the marriage-compact, this Eve might thrive so… — Unknown Author
The meanest inhabitants by their constant attendance generally form the majority and outvote the gentlemen, merchants and all the better Inhabitants! — William Shirley
It is essential to our interest and the security of our colonies that the several nations or tribes of Indians... who live under our protection,… — George III
This open resistance to [Parliament's] authority can only have found place among the lower and more ignorant of the people. — Unknown Author
You must not deprive the colonies of their right to make laws for themselves. Parliament should only make laws necessary for the empire as a… — Thomas Hutchinson
It cannot be good to tax the Americans... You will lose more than you gain. — Thomas Hutchinson
The Stamp Act imposed on the colonies by the Parliament of Great Britain is an ill-judged measure. Parliament has no right to put its hands… — George Washington
No parts of his Majesty's dominions can be taxed without their consent. — James Otis
Do you think if the stamp-act is repealed, that the North Americans will be satisfied? — Peter Thomas
Planted by your care? No! Your oppression planted them in America... nourished by your indulgence? They grew by your neglect of them... As soon as… — Unknown Author

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