James Otis Jr.: Quotes about life

James Otis Jr. was Lawyer in colonial Massachusetts. Explore interesting quotes on life.

James Otis Jr.: 26 quotes1 like

“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.”

Argument Against the Writs of Assistance (1761)

“The end of the government being the good of mankind points out its great duties: it is above all things to provide for the security, the quiet, the happy enjoyment of life, liberty, and property.”

Argument Against the Writs of Assistance (1761)

“If life, liberty, and property could be enjoyed in as great perfection in solitude as in society, there would be no need of government.”

Argument Against the Writs of Assistance (1761)