I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom no faith can be reposed.
More Quotes from Christopher Gadsden:
The House of Commons, refused to receive the addresses of the colonies, when the matter was pending; besides, we hold our rights neither from them nor from the Lords.Christopher Gadsden
I therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous trust.
Christopher Gadsden
If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.
Christopher Gadsden
No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a Congress in 1765, and then to support it ever afterwards than myself.
Christopher Gadsden
What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.
Christopher Gadsden
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