Voices of a People's History of the United States Quotes

“He has compelled her to submit to laws, in the formation of which she had no voice.”
― Howard Zinn, Voices of a People's History of the United States

“Men of passive tempers look somewhat lightly over the offences of Britain, and, still hoping for the best, are apt to call out, “Come, come, we shall be friends again, for all this.” But examine the passions and feelings of mankind, Bring the doctrine of reconciliation to the touchstone of nature, and then tell me, whether you can hereafter love, honor, and faithfully serve the power that hath carried fire and sword into your land? If you cannot do all these, then are you only deceiving yourselves, and by your delay bringing ruin”
― Howard Zinn, Voices of a People's History of the United States

“the prayers of those who hold religion in one hand, and”
― Howard Zinn, Voices of a People's History of the United States