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James Otis quotes

American Lawyer February 5, 1725 – May 23, 1783

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James Otis quote: "These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens;..."
These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and the hero. James Otis
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 life, to the sacred calls of his country. James Otis
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 a flash of lightning. James Otis
I am forced to get my living by the labour of my hand; and the sweat of my brow... for bitter bread, earned under the frowns of some who have no natural or divine right to be above me, and entirely owe their grandeur and honor to grinding the faces of the poor... James Otis
I will to my dying day oppose, with all the powers and faculties God has given me, all such instruments of slavery on the one hand and villainy on the other as this Writ of Assistance is. James Otis
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 emotions in his soul. James Otis
James Otis quote: "Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is..."
Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. James Otis
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 concerning Writs of Assistance. James Otis
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 can reduce to practice principles which I know to be founded in truth. James Otis
James Otis quote: "It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other..."
It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other men's liberty will soon care little for their own. James Otis
But I think I can sincerely declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious name for conscience' sake; and from my soul I despise all those whose guilt, malice, or folly has made them my foes. James Otis
James Otis quote: "A man is accountable to no person for his doings."
A man is accountable to no person for his doings. James Otis
James Otis quote: "Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to..."
Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to proceed. James Otis
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, who have presented another petition, and out of regard to the liberties of the subject. James Otis
James Otis quote: "A man's house is his castle."
A man's house is his castle. James Otis

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