"We attack not faiths or opinions, but despotism." — Oliver Cromwell

The wrath of the lion is the wisdom of God

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves

Source: Letter to H. L. Pierce (Apr. 6, 1859)

Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains

Source: The Social Contract, book 1 (1762)

The only security of all is in a free press

Source: Letter to Lafayette (Nov. 4, 1823)

I think, therefore I am.

Source: A Discourse on Method (1637), Part IV

The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

Oliver Cromwell Quote