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If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this p

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"If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours"

- Belle Boyd

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This quote is written / told by Belle Boyd between May 4, 1844 and June 11, 1900. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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