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We are bold and vigorous, — and we call no man master.
The Class Book of American Literature (1826)
It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other men's liberty will soon care little for their own.
The Rights of the British Colonies (1764)
If we are not represented, we are slaves.
But the right to take ten pounds, implies the right to take a thousand; and what must be the wealth, that avarice, aided by power, cannot exhaust?
The Class Book of American Literature (1826)
Taxes are not to be laid on the people but by their consent in person or by deputation.
Argument Against the Writs of Assistance (1761)
An act against the Constitution is void; an act against natural equity is void.
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)
Kingcraft and priestcraft have fell out so often, that 'tis a wonder this grand and ancient alliance is not broken off forever. Happy for mankind will it be when such a separation shall take place.
Argument Against the Writs of Assistance (1761)
The colonists are by the law of nature free-born, as indeed all men are, white or black...It is a clear truth, that those who every day barter away other men's liberty will soon care little for their own.
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)
Taxation without representation is tyranny.
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