A man's house is his castle.

Quote by James Otis

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Taxation without representation is tyranny.

Taxation without representation is tyranny.

Every man may reign secure in his petty tyranny, and spread terror and desolation around...

Every man may reign secure in his petty tyranny, and spread terror and desolation around...

The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man...

The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man...

A man is accountable to no person for his doings.

A man is accountable to no person for his doings.

I do not say that, when brought to the test, I shall be invincible.

I do not say that, when brought to the test, I shall be invincible.

I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial; but, if ever...

I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial; but, if ever...

My dear sister, I hope, when God Almighty in his righteous providence shall take me...

My dear sister, I hope, when God Almighty in his righteous providence shall take me...

These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and...

These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and...

If we are not represented, we are slaves.

If we are not represented, we are slaves.

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

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

I have accordingly considered it, and now appear not only in obedience to your order,...

I have accordingly considered it, and now appear not only in obedience to your order,...

Every one with this writ may be a tyrant; if this commission be legal, a...

Every one with this writ may be a tyrant; if this commission be legal, a...

It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other men's liberty...

It is a clear truth that those who every day barter away other men's liberty...

MAY it please your Honors: I was desired by one of the court to look...

MAY it please your Honors: I was desired by one of the court to look...

Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to proceed.

Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to proceed.

But I think I can sincerely declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious...

But I think I can sincerely declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious...

I will to my dying day oppose, with all the powers and faculties God has...

I will to my dying day oppose, with all the powers and faculties God has...