Quotes by Belle Boyd

Belle Boyd

American Confederate spy

Lived from: 1844 - 1900

Born: 9 may 1844 Died: 11 june 1900

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  • As long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession.
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  • If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours.
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  • Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy.
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  • My memoirs were written, and a portion of them already in the hands of the publishers, when the startling news came which has thrilled all Europe and filled her inhabitants with horror - the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States.
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  • The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln's election.
    Belle Boyd in camp and prison
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  • There are those who maintain that in this world women have no right to interfere in the affairs of state, in politics, in plots and counter-plots. Others that are who, more chivalrous, are willing to admit that women have as much right to act, think, and speak as men.
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What are the most famous quotes from Belle Boyd?

The two most famous quotes from Belle Boyd are:

  • "As long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession."
  • "If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours."

When did Belle Boyd live?

Belle Boyd was born in 1844 and died in the year 1900.