Christopher Gadsden Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“I give no more paroles to British officers.”
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“I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom no faith can be reposed.”
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“The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage.”
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“If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.”
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“My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I am still of opinion that it is the cause of liberty and of human nature.”
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“No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a Congress in 1765, and then to support it ever afterwards than myself.”
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“What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.”
-- Christopher Gadsden
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