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Oliver Cromwell

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658) and became Lord Protector

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Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you and I were going to be hanged.

– Oliver Cromwell

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A few honest men are better than numbers.

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He who stops being better stops being good.

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He [Oliver Cromwell] in a furious manner, bid the Speaker leave his chair; told the house That they had sat long enough, unless they had done more good; and that it was not fit they should sit as a parliament any longer, and desired them to go away.

– Oliver Cromwell

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I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken.

– Oliver Cromwell

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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

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Make the iron hot by striking it.

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Put your trust in God and keep your powder dry.

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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

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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

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Robert Kent BSc Ma
Seems to be quite a wise man.
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