Famous Orators of the World and Their Best OrationsJ. C. Winston Company, 1902 - 639 pages |
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... freedom or slavery ; and in proportion to the magnitude of the sub- ject ought to be the freedom of the debate . It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at the truth , and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to God ...
... freedom or slavery ; and in proportion to the magnitude of the sub- ject ought to be the freedom of the debate . It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at the truth , and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to God ...
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... , as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it , Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take ; but as for me , give me liberty , or give me death ! JAMES OTIS ( 1725-1783 ) FREEDOM'S PIONEER ADVOCATE W E.
... , as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it , Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take ; but as for me , give me liberty , or give me death ! JAMES OTIS ( 1725-1783 ) FREEDOM'S PIONEER ADVOCATE W E.
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Charles Morris. JAMES OTIS ( 1725-1783 ) FREEDOM'S PIONEER ADVOCATE W E cannot more effectively introduce James Otis than in the words of President John Adams , who thus describes his famous speech on the " Writs of Assistance . " " Otis ...
Charles Morris. JAMES OTIS ( 1725-1783 ) FREEDOM'S PIONEER ADVOCATE W E cannot more effectively introduce James Otis than in the words of President John Adams , who thus describes his famous speech on the " Writs of Assistance . " " Otis ...
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... freedom also . No longer shall she sit the empress of the sea ; her ships no more shall waft her thunders over the wide ocean ; the wreath shall wither on her temples ; her weakened arm shall be unable to defend her coasts ; and she ...
... freedom also . No longer shall she sit the empress of the sea ; her ships no more shall waft her thunders over the wide ocean ; the wreath shall wither on her temples ; her weakened arm shall be unable to defend her coasts ; and she ...
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... freedom - they are animated with the justice of their cause , and , while they grasp their swords , can look up to Heaven for assistance . Your adversaries are composed of wretches who laugh at the rights of humanity , who turn religion ...
... freedom - they are animated with the justice of their cause , and , while they grasp their swords , can look up to Heaven for assistance . Your adversaries are composed of wretches who laugh at the rights of humanity , who turn religion ...
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