John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4641 Josiah Quiny 1744-1775 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4641 |
| AUTHOR: | Josiah Quincy (1744–1775) |
| QUOTATION: | Blandishments will not fascinate us, nor will threats of a “halter” intimidate. For, under God, we are determined that wheresoever, whensoever, or howsoever we shall be called to make our exit, we will die free men. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Observations on the Boston Port Bill, 1774. |