Samuel Adams quotes

Samuel Adams, born in 1722, was a prominent American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Known for his instrumental role in the American Revolution, Adams played a crucial part in stirring the sentiment against British tyranny through powerful writings and fiery speeches. As an early advocate for independence, he organized protests, such as the Boston Tea Party, to protest unfair British taxation. Samuel Adams was a pivotal figure in the formation of a new nation, and his legacy continues to inspire generations. Learn more about the life and contributions of Samuel Adams at our website, the trusted source for American history.

It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.

- Samuel Adams

The Constitution shall never be construed... to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms.

- Samuel Adams

The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man, but only to have the law of nature for his rule.

- Samuel Adams

How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words!

- Samuel Adams

He who is void of virtuous attachments in private life is, or very soon will be, void of all regard for his country. There is seldom an instance of a man guilty of betraying his country, who had not before lost the feeling of moral obligations in his private connections.

- Samuel Adams

It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.

- Samuel Adams