These William Wallace quotes will motivate you. Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297.
He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. A collection of William Wallace sayings and William Wallace proverbs.
Inspirational William Wallace Quotes
- “There’s a difference between us. You think the people of this country exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom. And I go to make sure that they have it” ~ William Wallace
- “Any society which suppresses the heritage of its conquered minorities, prevents their history or denies them their symbols, has sown the seeds of their own destruction.” ~ William Wallace
- “All men die, but not all men really live.” ~ William Wallace
- “We come here with no peaceful intent, but ready for battle, determined to avenge our wrongs and set our country free.” ~ William Wallace
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“Incompetence is often highly regarded in governmental circles.” ~ William Wallace
- “Deep in the human heart
The fire of justice burns;
A vision of a world renewed
Through radical concern.” ~ William Wallace - “The god that you believe in, and the god that I believe in, maybe different gods; however, the God that made you, and the God that made me, They are the same God.” ~ William Wallace
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“I tell ye true, liberty is the best of all things; never live beneath the noose of a servile halter.” ~ William Wallace
- “Truth is truth, even when told by a liar.” ~ William Wallace
- “Freedom is best, I tell thee true, of all things to be won. Then never live within the Bond of Slavery.” ~ William Wallace
- “It’s better to die than to never really have lived.” ~ William Wallace
- “We all end up dead, it’s just a question of how and why.” ~ William Wallace
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“I cannot be a traitor, since I never swore fealty to the English king.” ~ William Wallace
- “I have brought you to the ring, now dance if you can!” ~ William Wallace
- “I have been given nothing. God makes men what they are.” ~ William Wallace
- “Every person dies. Not every person really lives.” ~ William Wallace
- “As Governor of my country, I have been an enemy to its enemies; I have slain the English; I have mortally opposed the English King; I have stormed and taken the towns and castles which he unjustly claimed as his own.” ~ William Wallace
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“Everyone dies but not everyone lives.” ~ William Wallace
- “When the shadow of death blots out my joy
And erases the face of the sun
Give me strength to endure, hope to believe
That living and dying are one.” ~ William Wallace - “Now tell me, what does that mean to be noble? Your title gives you claim to the throne of our country, but men don’t follow titles, they follow courage. Now our people know you. Noble, and common, they respect you. And if you would just lead them to freedom, they’d follow you. And so would I” ~ William Wallace
