Every one with this writ may be a tyrant; if this commission be legal, a tyrant in a legal manner, also, may control, imprison, or murder any one within the realm. James Otis commissioncontrolimprison 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
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 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
Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to proceed. James Otis consequencedetermineproceed 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
Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. James Otis branchenglishessential 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
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
I do not say that, when brought to the test, I shall be invincible. James Otis bringinvincibletest Change image and share on social
