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Oliver Cromwell was a British politician, military leader, and religious figure. Born on April 25, 1599, and died on September 3, 1658, he played a significant role in 17th-century British history. He was the leader of the English Civil War, the founder of the English Republic, and the end of King Charles I's reign.

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Famous Oliver Cromwell Quotes

“I have learned that if you fear God, you have no one else to fear.”

Ifs I Have Learned Fear God

Author:Oliver Cromwell

“If any man whatsoever hath carried on the design of deposing the King and disinheriting his posterity; or if any man hath yet such a design he should be the greatest traitor and rebel in the world; but, since the Providence of God hath cast this upon us, I cannot but submit to Providence.”

Ifs Men World Should Design Kings Casts Rebel Submit Providence Royalty Posterity Traitor

Book:The Writings and Speeches of Oliver Cromwell: 1599-1649

Source: The Writings and Speeches of Oliver Cromwell: 1599-1649

“Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged.”

Ifs Persons Trust Cheer Shouting

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“The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.”

Ifs Men States Opinion Willing Public Office

Author:Oliver Cromwell

“No one rises so high as he who knows not whither he is going. Not only strike while the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking. Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged.”

Ifs Knows Persons Political Politics Hot Strikes Iron Cheer

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“THE PEOPLE WOULD BE JUST AS NOISY IF THEY WERE GOING TO SEE ME HANGED.”

People Ifs Would Be Noisy

Author:Oliver Cromwell