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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.
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
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
What is a rebel? A man who says no.
What is a rebel? A man who says no.
A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.
A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.
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.
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.
Men seldom, or rather never for a length of time and
deliberately, rebel against anything that does not deserve read more
Men seldom, or rather never for a length of time and
deliberately, rebel against anything that does not deserve
rebelling against.
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.
