Quote #5
God made them as stubble to our swords.
More from Oliver Cromwell
- The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.
- Truly England and the church of God hath had a great favour from the Lord, in this great victory given us.
- A few honest men are better than numbers.
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