Samuel Roberts
Samuel Roberts was a Welsh minister and a prominent political and economic writer in the 19th century. He is best known for his involvement in the establishment of a Welsh colony in Tennessee, which reflected his deep commitment to the welfare of the Welsh people and his vision for their future. His writings often addressed social and economic issues, advocating for the rights and betterment of the working class, and he played a significant role in the intellectual life of Wales during his time. Roberts's contributions to literature and social thought were marked by a blend of religious conviction and a progressive outlook on economic matters. His works not only highlighted the struggles of the Welsh community but also engaged with broader themes of social justice and reform. Through his advocacy and writings, he left a lasting impact on Welsh society, influencing future generations of thinkers and activists who sought to address the challenges faced by their communities. His legacy endures in the ongoing dialogues surrounding Welsh identity and social reform.
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View all 7 quotes“What then may we expect if the new constitution be adopted as it now stands? The great will struggle for power, honor and wealth; the poor become a prey to avarice, insolence and oppression. And while some are studying to supplant their neighbors, and others striving to keep their stations, one villain will wink at the oppression of another, the people be fleeced, and the public business neglected. From despotism and tyranny good Lord deliver us.””
“I have either read or heard this truth, which the Americans should never forget: That the silence of historians is the surest record of the happiness of a people. The Swiss have been four hundred years the envy of mankind, and there is yet scarcely an history of their nation. What is history, but a disgusting and painful detail of the butcheries of conquerors, and the woeful calamities of the conquered?””
“Compulsive or treacherous measures to establish any government whatever, will always excite jealousy among a free people: better remain single and alone, than blindly adopt whatever a few individuals shall demand, be they ever so wise. I had rather be a free citizen of the small republic of Massachusetts, than an oppressed subject of the great American empire.””
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