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 cheerfullyconsciencedeclare Change image and share on social
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 behalfconsiderinhabitant share on social
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 assistancedaydie Change image and share on social
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 assistancebookcourt Change image and share on social
Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to proceed. James Otis consequencedetermineproceed Change image and share on social
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 bringfoundgod Change image and share on social
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 bartercareclear Change image and share on social
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 almightydeareternity Change image and share on social
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 applausecallconduct Change image and share on social
Taxation without representation is tyranny. James Otis representationtaxationtyranny Change image and share on social
