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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

“A man never rises higher than when he does not know whither his path can still lead him.”

Knows Men Inspirational Doe Stills Path Higher

Author:Oliver Cromwell

“I was by birth a gentleman, living neither in any considerable height, nor yet in obscurity. I have been called to several employments in the nation - to serve in parliaments, - and ( because I would not be over tedious ) I did endeavour to discharge the duty of an honest man in those services, to God, and his people's interest, and of the commonwealth; having, when time was, a competent acceptation in the hearts of men, and some evidence thereof.”

Source: Speeches, 1644-1658

“Men have been led in dark paths, through the providence and dispensation of God. Why, surely it is not to be objected to a man, for who can love to walk in the dark? But providence doth often so dispose.”

Men Has Beens Dark Walks Path Providence

Book:The Works of Thomas Carlyle

Source: The Works of Thomas Carlyle

“We study the glory of God, and the honour and liberty of parliament, for which we unanimously fight, without seeking our own interests... I profess I could never satisfy myself on the justness of this war, but from the authority of the parliament to maintain itself in its rights; and in this cause I hope to prove myself an honest man and single-hearted.”

Source: Oliver Cromwell's letters & speeches: with elucidations

“There are some things in this establishment that are fundamental... about which I shall deal plainly with you... the government by a single person and a parliament is a fundamental... and... though I may seem to plead for myself, yet I do not: no, nor can any reasonable man say it... I plead for this nation, and all the honest men therein.”

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Author:Oliver Cromwell

“That which brought me into the capacity I now stand in, was the Petition and Advice given me by you, who, in reference to the ancient Constitution, did draw me here to accept the place of Protector. There is not a man living can say I sought it, no not a man, nor woman, treading upon English ground.”

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“Your pretended fear lest error should step in, is like the man that would keep all the wine out of the country lest men should be drunk. It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy, to deny a man the liberty he hath by nature upon a supposition that he may abuse it.”

Men Should May Country Found Liberty Steps He Man Abuse Wine Errors Deny Drunk Unjust Unwise Supposition

Book:Memoirs of the Protector, Oliver Cromwell: And of His Sons, Richard and Henry

Source: Memoirs of the Protector, Oliver Cromwell: And of His Sons, Richard and Henry

“Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary necessities, are the greatest cozenage men can put upon the Providence of God, and make pretences to break known rules by.”

Men Law Known Break Imaginary Providence Pretence

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

“Royalty is but a feather in a man's cap; let children enjoy their rattle.”

Men Children Enjoy Feathers Royalty Caps

Author:Oliver Cromwell

“Does a man speak foolishly?--suffer him gladly, for you are wise. Does he speak erroneously?--stop such a man's mouth with sound words that cannot be gainsaid. Does he speak truly?--rejoice in the truth.”

Men Doe Suffering Speak Sound Talking Wise Mouths Rejoice

Author:Oliver Cromwell

“It's a blessed thing to die daily. For what is there in this world to be accounted of! The best men according to the flesh, and things, are lighter than vanity. I find this only good, to love the Lord and his poor despised people, to do for them and to be ready to suffer with them....and he that is found worthy of this hath obtained great favour from the Lord; and he that is established in this shall ( being conformed to Christ and the rest of the Body) participate in the glory of a resurrection which will answer all.”

Source: Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches: Including the Supplement to the Past Edition : with Elucidations

“Because I fear God, I have no man to fear.”

Men Fear God

Author:Oliver Cromwell

“A few honest men are better than numbers.”

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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

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“I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call a Gentle-man and is nothing else.”

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“A man-of-war is the best ambassador.”

Men War Military Ambassadors

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“Sir, what can be said of these things? Is it the arm of the flesh that hath done these things? Is it the wisdom and counsel, or strength of man? It is the Lord only. God will curse that man and his house that dares to think otherwise. Sir, you see the work is done by a Divine leading. God gets into the hearts of men, and persuades them to come under you.”

Thinking Men Heart Said Done House Lord Military Divine Arms Dare Flesh Gods Will Curse

Book:Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches: With Elucidations

Source: Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches: With Elucidations

“For that which you mention concerning liberty of conscience, I meddle not with any man's conscience.”

Men Liberty Conscience

Book:Cromwelliana: A Chronological Detail of Events in which Oliver Cromwell was Engaged, from the Year 1642 to His Death 1658, with a Continuation of Other Transactions To the Restoration

Source: Cromwelliana: A Chronological Detail of Events in which Oliver Cromwell was Engaged, from the Year 1642 to His Death 1658, with a Continuation of Other Transactions To the Restoration

“There isn't a tree to hang a man, water to drown a man nor soil to bury a man”

Men Water Tree Soil

Author:Oliver Cromwell