5+ John Trumbull Quotes And Sayings

Following is our list of the best John Trumbull quotes and sayings.

But as some muskets so contrive it As oft to miss the mark they drive at, And though well aimed at dock or plover Bear wide, and kick their owners over. — John Trumbull

While briskly to each patriot lip Walks eager round the inspiring flip; Delicious draught, whose pow'rs inherit The quintessence of public spirit! — John Trumbull

As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose? — John Trumbull

But optics sharp it needs, I ween, To see what is not to be seen. — John Trumbull

No man e'er felt the halter draw, With good opinion of the law. — John Trumbull