Quote by James Otis
The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentlem

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. – James Otis

Other quotes by James Otis

It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other mens liberty will soon care little for their own. – James Otis

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Men
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I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial but, if ever I should, it will then be known how far I can reduce to practice principles which I know to be founded in truth. – James Otis

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Truth
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Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of ones house. – James Otis

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Freedom
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Health
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Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account. – Anne Wilson Schaef

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Health

In societies where mature workers are respected and where their wisdom is respected, everybody benefits. Workers are more engaged and productive. Their health is better. They live longer. – Deepak Chopra

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Health

Today, diabetes is now epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institutes of Health, the American Diabetes Association and other national healthcare leaders. – Tim Holden

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Health

Energy is eternal delight. – William Blake

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Health

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Increased awareness and education could be a great help toward improving spending and saving habits and increasing participation and contribution levels to retirement plans. – Ron Lewis

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It always depresses me when people moan about how commercial Christmas is. I love everything about it. The tradition of having this great big feast, slap bang in the middle of winter, is an essential thing to look forward to at the end of the year. – Richard E. Grant

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