An oppressed people are authorized whenever they can to rise and break their fetters.

An oppressed people are authorized whenever they can to rise and break their fetters.

Twelve highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion.

Twelve highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion.

To revolt is a natural tendency of life. Even a worm turns against the foot that crushes it. In general, read more

To revolt is a natural tendency of life. Even a worm turns against the foot that crushes it. In general, the vitality and relative dignity of an animal can be measured by the intensity of its instinct to revolt.

The whole world loves a maverick and the whole world wants the maverick to achieve something nobler than simple rebellion

The whole world loves a maverick and the whole world wants the maverick to achieve something nobler than simple rebellion

Real rebels are rarely anything but second rate outside their rebellion; the drain of time and temper is ruinous to read more

Real rebels are rarely anything but second rate outside their rebellion; the drain of time and temper is ruinous to any other accomplishment.

What is a rebel? A man who says no.

What is a rebel? A man who says no.

Rebellion in this land shall lose his sway,
Meeting the check of such another day;
And since read more

Rebellion in this land shall lose his sway,
Meeting the check of such another day;
And since this business so fair is done,
Let us not leave till all our own be won.

The worst of rebels never arm
To do their king or country harm,
But draw their swords read more

The worst of rebels never arm
To do their king or country harm,
But draw their swords to do them good,
As doctors cure by letting blood.

A little rebellion now and then ... is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.

A little rebellion now and then ... is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.