Metaphysicians and politicians may dispute forever, but they will never find any other moral principle or foundation of rule or obedience, than the consent of governors and governed.

John Adams

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Political theory

Author

John Adams

Source

To the Inhabitants of the Colony of Massachusetts-Bay Boston Gazette

Medium

Essay Newspaper

Language

English

Time

1775 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Original Citation

Adams, John, [published as Novanglus]. "To the Inhabitants of the Colony of Massachusetts-Bay." Boston Gazette, 6 Mar. 1775.

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Adams, John. "Novanglus No. VII, March 6, 1775." John Adams: Revolutionary Writings 1755-1775, edited by Gordon S. Wood. Library of America, 2011.

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It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.

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The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression, even though that cost be blood.

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Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here!

John Parker

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American Revolution
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John Parker
Language
English
Time
1775 1770s 18th century
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Parker, John. To his Minute Men at Lexington, Massachusetts. Battle of Lexington. 19 Apr. 1775, Lexington Green, Lexington, MA, USA.