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James Otis

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American politician (1826-75)

Person · Open Library

Born
1848
Died
1912
Works
217

Top works

  • Ezra Jordan's escape from the massacre at Fort Loyall
  • Old Ben
  • On schedule time
  • Corporal 'Lige's recruit
  • The minute boys of South Carolina

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1941-09-09
Active to
1967-12-10
bluesblues rockdeath by plane crashdeep soulpsychedelic rockr&b

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
14
Total plays
54

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Quotes

  • ALL PRECEDENTS ARE UNDER THE CONTROUL OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE LAW … No Acts of Parliament can establish such a writ [writ of assistance enabling British search of homes for no reason]: … it would be void, "AN ACT AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION IS VOID." Vid. Viner. But … special writs may be granted on oath and probable suspicion.
  • If we are not represented, we are slaves.
  • An act against the Constitution is void; an act against natural equity is void.
  • Kingcraft and priestcraft have fell out so often, that 'tis a wonder this grand and ancient alliance is not broken off forever. Happy for mankind will it be when such a separation shall take place.
  • The end of the government being the good of mankind points out its great duties: it is above all things to provide for the security, the quiet, the happy enjoyment of life, liberty, and property.
  • If life, liberty, and property could be enjoyed in as great perfection in solitude as in society, there would be no need of government.

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