The top 10 most inspiring quotes by 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!
- I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken.
- 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.
- I have learned that if you fear God, you have no one else to fear.
- Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged.
- 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.
- A man never rises higher than when he does not know whither his path can still lead him.
- 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 gentleman and is nothing else.
- Some people have food but no appetite; others have an appetite, but no food. I have both. The Lord be praised.
- Royalty is but a feather in a man’s cap; let children enjoy their rattle.
Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658) was an English military and political leader best known for his role in the English Civil War and the subsequent establishment of the Commonwealth of England. Born into a middle-class family, Cromwell initially pursued a career in farming before entering politics.
During the English Civil War (1642–1651), Cromwell rose through the ranks of the Parliamentarian army, demonstrating exceptional leadership and military prowess. He played a crucial role in the defeat of King Charles I and the Royalist forces. After the execution of Charles I in 1649, Cromwell emerged as a dominant figure in the new Commonwealth government, serving as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658.
Cromwell’s rule was marked by his commitment to Puritan values and his efforts to reform English society and government. He was a controversial figure, viewed by some as a hero who defended the rights of Parliament against royal tyranny, while others saw him as a dictator who suppressed dissent and ruled with an iron fist.
Despite the mixed opinions on his legacy, Oliver Cromwell remains a significant figure in English history, symbolizing the turbulent period of the Civil War and the transition from monarchy to republicanism in England.
👉Listen to the best music from all over the world at www.liveonlineradio.net #Oliver_Cromwell #quotes #FM #online_radio #radio #live_online_radio #live #world_radio
