The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am c…

- Christopher Gadsden

I give no more paroles to British officers.

- Christopher Gadsden

What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.

- Christopher Gadsden

I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom no faith can be repo…

- Christopher Gadsden

No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a Congress in 1765, and then to support it ever afterwards than myself.

- Christopher Gadsden

My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I am still of opinion that it is the cause of liberty and of…

- Christopher Gadsden

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and re…

- Christopher Gadsden