Christopher Gadsden quotes

What I can do for my country, I am willing to do. (Christopher Gadsden)
My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I am still of opinion that it is the cause of liberty and of human nature. View quote
Christopher Gadsden
I give no more paroles to British officers. View quote
Christopher Gadsden
The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage. View quote
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. View quote
Christopher Gadsden
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. View quote
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. View quote
Christopher Gadsden
I therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous trust. View quote
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. View quote
Christopher Gadsden