It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.
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Samuel Adams was an American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, born on September 27, 1722, in Boston, Massachusetts. He played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion against British taxation and was instrumental in organizing resistance during the American Revolution, notably through his involvement in the Boston Tea Party. Adams served as the second governor of Massachusetts and is known for his strong advocacy for liberty and independence.
1722–1803·lived 81 years
It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.
While I am in this world, I am resolved that no vexation shall put me out of temper if I can possibly command myself. Even old age, which is making strides towards me, shall not prevail to make me peevish.
The love of power, like the love of money, increases with the possession of it; and we know in what ruin these baneful passions have involved human societies in all ages when they have been let loose and suffered to rage uncontrolled - There is no restraint like the pervading eye of the virtuous citizens.The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4, 2002
We have proclaimed to the world our determination 'to die freemen, rather than to live slaves.' We have appealed to Heaven for the justice of our cause, and in Heaven we have placed our trust.The Rights of the Colonists, 1772
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