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Occup.Clergyman
FromUSA
BornOctober 8, 1720
DiedJuly 9, 1766
Aged45 years

Summary

Jonathan Mayhew was a famous Clergyman from USA, who lived between October 8, 1720 and July 9, 1766. He/she became 45 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac libra, who is known for Balance, Justice, Truth, Beauty, Perfection. Our collection contains 18 quotes who is written / told by Jonathan, under the main topic Government.

18 Famous quotes by Jonathan Mayhew

Small: Not to discontinue our allegiance, in this case, would be to join with the sovereign in promoting the s
"Not to discontinue our allegiance, in this case, would be to join with the sovereign in promoting the slavery and misery of that society, the welfare of which, we ourselves, as well as our sovereign, are indispensably obliged to secure and promote, as far as in us lies"
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Small: It would be stupid tameness, and unaccountable folly, for whole nations to suffer one unreasonable, amb
"It would be stupid tameness, and unaccountable folly, for whole nations to suffer one unreasonable, ambitious and cruel man, to wanton and riot in their misery"
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Small: It becomes us, therefore, to be contented, and dutiful subjects
"It becomes us, therefore, to be contented, and dutiful subjects"
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Small: Extremes are dangerous
"Extremes are dangerous"
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Small: There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness
"There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness"
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Small: The only reason of the institution of civil government and the only rational ground of submission to it
"The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility"
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Small: Let us all learn to be free, and to be loyal
"Let us all learn to be free, and to be loyal"
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Small: I now add, farther, that the apostles argument is so far from proving it to be the duty of people to ob
"I now add, farther, that the apostle's argument is so far from proving it to be the duty of people to obey, and submit to, such rulers as act in contradiction to the public good, and so to the design of their office, that it proves the direct contrary"
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Small: The apostle enters upon his subject thus - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers for there i
"The apostle enters upon his subject thus - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God"
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Small: Let us prize our freedom but not use our liberty for a cloak of maliciousness
"Let us prize our freedom; but not use our liberty for a cloak of maliciousness"
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Small: For which reason I would exhort you to pay all due Regard to the government over us to the KING and all
"For which reason I would exhort you to pay all due Regard to the government over us; to the KING and all in authority; and to lead a quiet and peaceable life"
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Small: All civil rulers, as such, are the ordinance and ministers of God and they are all, by the nature of th
"All civil rulers, as such, are the ordinance and ministers of God; and they are all, by the nature of their office, and in their respective spheres and stations, bound to consult the public welfare"
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Small: But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with
"But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with"
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Small: According to this way of arguing, there will be no true principles in the world for there are none but
"According to this way of arguing, there will be no true principles in the world; for there are none but what may be wrested and perverted to serve bad purposes, either through the weakness or wickedness of men"
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Small: Till people find themselves greatly abused and oppressed by their governors, they are not apt to compla
"Till people find themselves greatly abused and oppressed by their governors, they are not apt to complain; and whenever they do, in fact, find themselves thus abused and oppressed, they must be stupid not to complain"
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Small: There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism
"There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism"
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Small: It is our happiness to live under the government of a PRINCE who is satisfied with ruling according to
"It is our happiness to live under the government of a PRINCE who is satisfied with ruling according to law; as every other good prince will - We enjoy under his administration all the liberty that is proper and expedient for us"
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Small: Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of
"Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apostle"
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