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“If you pinch the sea of its liberty, though it be walls of stone or brass, it will beat them down.”

Quote by John Cotton

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John Cotton was a prominent Puritan minister in the 17th century. He was a key figure in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and is known for his theological writings and sermons. Cotton's influence extended beyond New England, as his ideas and writings had a significant impact on the development of Puritanism in England and elsewhere. more

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