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 OtisAbout author
- Author's profession: Lawyer
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 5, 1725
- Died: May 23, 1783
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