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“Julia Woodhull was many things: a lady of secrets, a patriot’s niece, and a dead man’s daughter. But one thing Julia Woodhull was most certainly not was a fool.”

Book:The Patriot's Daughter

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“The "Indians" knew the destruction of the tea had to be finished by midnight--not one minute later. Destroying the tea was against the law. The men were defying King George III of Great Britain. They could be tried for a crime against the government, thrown into jail, and hanged. Why would they risk their lives just to destroy a cargo of tea?”

American History Revolutionary War Boston Tea Party

Book:How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?: And Other Questions About the Boston Tea Party

Source: How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?: And Other Questions About the Boston Tea Party

“Valiant! The word mocked me, for I knew myself to be anything but valiant. What I had done, I had done in a fit of insane bitterness, not with cool courage, not with brave quick thinking, not with presence of mind - but with absence of it.”

Courage Valiant Revolutionary War

Book:Oliver Wiswell

Source: Oliver Wiswell

“I learned, then, beyond question, that if all the property in the world were distributed, and an equal share given to everyone, the bulk of mankind would soon be destitute, and a few would have everything.”

Equality Revolutionary War

Book:Oliver Wiswell

Source: Oliver Wiswell

“If I was a private individual, I'd be more careful; but being as I'm a government, I'm privileged to make a God-damned fool of myself in any way I choose, especially by spending a lot more money than I've got or ever will have, and promising to do things that I ain't got a chance of doing.”

Government Spending Promises Revolutionary War

Book:Oliver Wiswell

Source: Oliver Wiswell

“You needn't worry about me. I know enough to do what every man ought to do in wartime when he's watched and threatened by bullies. I conceal my feelings; lie whenever necessary; pretend to admire the rascals who've ruined our city and our country; cheer dolts, bullies and knaves and damn all wise temperate men!”

Politics Revolutionary War Bullies

Book:Oliver Wiswell

Source: Oliver Wiswell

“War's always the same! Children starve, women suffer, men lose their fortunes or turn into beasts!”

War Revolutionary War

Book:Oliver Wiswell

Source: Oliver Wiswell

“I resume my pen, in reply to the curious epistle, you have been pleased to favour me with; and can assure you, that, notwithstanding, I am naturally of a grave and phlegmatic disposition, it has been the source of abundant merriment to me. The spirit that breathes throughout is so rancorous, illiberal and imperious: The argumentative part of it so puerile and fallacious: The misrepresentations of facts so palpable and flagrant: The criticisms so illiterate, trifling and absurd: The conceits so low, sterile and splenetic, that I will venture to pronounce it one of the most ludicrous performances, which has been exhibited to public view, during all the present controversy.”

Revolutionary War Founding Fathers

Book:The Works of Alexander Hamilton: The Federalist, The Continentalist, A Full Vindication, The Adams Controversy, The Jefferson Controversy, Military Papers ...

Source: The Works of Alexander Hamilton: The Federalist, The Continentalist, A Full Vindication, The Adams Controversy, The Jefferson Controversy, Military Papers ...

“Who have we here? some amateur in fights! an inquisitive, wonder- seeking non-combatant, who has volunteered to serve his king, and perhaps draw a picture, or write a book, to serve himself! Pray, sir, in what capacity did you serve in this vessel?”

Sea Stories Revolutionary War

Book:The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

Source: The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

“Your future is a canvas that can be developed as you go, but you have to focus on the vision of what you want that canvas to look like in the end and then always move toward that vision.”

Motivational Success Inspirational Quotes Entrepreneurship Future Plans Future Inspirational Developing Leadership Skills Future Success Life Motivations

Book:Suck Less, Do Better: The End of Excuses & the Rise of the Unstoppable You

Source: Suck Less, Do Better: The End of Excuses & the Rise of the Unstoppable You

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