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James Otis Lawyer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Feb 5, 1725
  • Died: May 23, 1783

James Otis, Jr. was a lawyer in colonial Massachusetts, a member of the Massachusetts provincial assembly, and an early advocate of the Patriot views against British policy that led to the American Revolution. His catchphrase "Taxation without representation is tyranny" became the basic Patriot position.

Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. freedom

A man's house is his castle. home

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

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

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