47 Quotes by James Otis

I will to my dying day oppose, with all the powers and faculties God has given me, all such instruments of slavery on the one hand and villainy on the other, as this Writ of Assistance is.

One of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. A man's house is his castle.

It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other men's liberty will soon care little for their own.

I have accordingly considered it, and now appear not only in obedience to your order, but likewise in behalf of the inhabitants of this town, who have presented another petition, and out of regard to the liberties of the subject.

Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to proceed.

A man is accountable to no person for his doings.

These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and the hero.

I do not say that, when brought to the test, I shall be invincible.

Now one of the most essential branches of English liberty, is the freedom of one's house. A man's house is his castle; and while he is quiet, he is as well guarded as a prince in his castle. This writ of assistance, if it should be declared legal, would totally annihilate this privilege.