America is a mere bully, from one end to the other, and the Bostonians by far the greatest bullies.

- Thomas Gage

No blood has been shed under my command this far; and I am determined none shall be!

- Thomas Gage

In all their wars against the French they [the Americans] never showed such conduct, attention and perseverance as they do now.

- Thomas Gage

Our neighbors the Hollanders may be our example in this case; who whilst we have been driving a private trade from port to port, of which we are like…

- Thomas Gage