William Shirley quotes
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“Words alone cannot fully convey the realities of the soul or the greatness of the human spirit.”
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“Images have a unique power to impart that which is beyond words.”
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“I am of opinion that it is highly requisite forthwith to pass a law, prohibiting upon great penalties all trade with our enemies, and more especially the supplying of them with arms, ammunition or provisions of any kind whatsoever.”
-- William ShirleySource : William Shirley, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (1973). “Correspondence of William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts and military commander in America, 1731-1760”
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“I don't flatter myself with much dependence upon the present disposition of the Eastern Indians, who are many ways liable to be drawn into a rupture with us by the artifices of the French, their own weakness and the influence which the French Missionary Priests have over them.”
-- William ShirleySource : William Shirley, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (1973). “Correspondence of William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts and military commander in America, 1731-1760”
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“Images adorn our inner life and carry great power there.”
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“My purpose is to inspire people of all walks of life to discover the virtue inherent within them and to bring forth that virtue in their daily lives.”
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“The meanest inhabitants by their constant attendance generally form the majority and outvote the gentlemen, merchants and all the better Inhabitants!”
-- William Shirley
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Source : A. Lee Martinez (2006). “Gil's All Fright Diner”, p.184, Macmillan
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“I know I'm capable of greatness, and I'm expecting to reach that level.”
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“There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility.”
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