More from Oliver Cromwell

  1. I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that you call a Gentleman an…
  2. The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.
  3. If the remonstrance had been rejected I would have sold all I had the next morning and never have seen England more, and I know there are m…
  4. God made them as stubble to our swords.
  5. Truly England and the church of God hath had a great favour from the Lord, in this great victory given us.
  6. We study the glory of God, and the honour and liberty of parliament, for which we unanimously fight, without seeking our own interests... I…
  7. I could not riding out alone about my business, but smile out to God in praises, in assurance of victory because God would, by things that …
  8. It's a blessed thing to die daily. For what is there in this world to be accounted of! The best men according to the flesh, and things, are…

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