Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary necessities, are the greatest cozenage men can put upon the Providence of God, and make pretences to break known rules by. Oliver Cromwell More Quotes by Oliver Cromwell More Quotes From Oliver Cromwell You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go! Oliver Cromwell done-with-yougodnames He who stops being better stops being good. Oliver Cromwell motivational-sportswritinginspirational Catholicism is more than a religion, it is a political power. Therefore I'm led to believe there will be no peace in Ireland until the Catholic Church is crushed Oliver Cromwell catholicpoliticalbelieve I have learned that if you fear God, you have no one else to fear. Oliver Cromwell fear-godi-have-learnedifs Work hard, trust in God, and keep your bowels open. Oliver Cromwell bowelstrust-in-godhard-work Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged. Oliver Cromwell shoutingtrustcheer I desire not to keep my place in this government an hour longer than I may preserve England in its just rights, and may protect the people of God in such a just liberty of their consciences. Oliver Cromwell governmentrightspeople He who ceases to be better, ceases to be good. Oliver Cromwell ceasebe-good I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken. Oliver Cromwell mistakesciencethinking Keep your faith in God, but keep your powder dry. Oliver Cromwell dryfaithevil A man never rises higher than when he does not know whither his path can still lead him. Oliver Cromwell doeinspirationalmen A few honest men are better than numbers. Oliver Cromwell honestytrutheducation Your pretended fear lest error should step in, is like the man that would keep all the wine out of the country lest men should be drunk. It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy, to deny a man the liberty he hath by nature upon a supposition that he may abuse it. Oliver Cromwell winemencountry In return for financial support will advocate admission of Jews to England; This however impossible while Charles living. Charles cannot be executed without trial on adequate grounds for which do not presently exist. Therefore advise that Charles be assassinated, but will have nothing to do with arrangements for procuring an assassin, though willing to help in his escape. [King Charles I was in prison at the time]. Oliver Cromwell supportkingstrials Necessity has no law. Oliver Cromwell law Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will. Oliver Cromwell hypeintegrityinspirational I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call a Gentle-man and is nothing else. Oliver Cromwell armymilitarylove Ye may have skill in the nature of things, yet nature can do more than all physicians put together; and God is far more above nature. Oliver Cromwell physiciansenvironmentnature If any man whatsoever hath carried on the design of deposing the King and disinheriting his posterity; or if any man hath yet such a design he should be the greatest traitor and rebel in the world; but, since the Providence of God hath cast this upon us, I cannot but submit to Providence. Oliver Cromwell designkingsmen The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies. Oliver Cromwell opinionstatesmen
