James Otis Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)
James Otis quotes and sayings page 2 (lawyer). These are the last 8 out of 18 quotes we have for him.
“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.”
“These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and the hero.”
“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.”
“Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house.”
“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.”
“I do not say that, when brought to the test, I shall be invincible.”
“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.”
“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.”
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