20 Priceless John Hancock Quotes

John Hancock is one of America’s founding fathers and played a pivotal role in the founding of this nation in 1776. With his large and distinctive signature, Hancock left a memorable mark on American history. Hancock served as the President of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Here is a look at some of the most notable John Hancock quotes ever documented.



“God rules in the armies of Heaven, and without His whole blessing, the best human counsels are but foolishness.”

“I congratulate you and my country on the singular favor of heaven in the peaceable and auspicious settlement of our government upon a Constitution formed by wisdom, and sanctified by the solemn choice of the people who are to live under it.”

“I glory in publicly avowing my eternal enmity to tyranny.”

“I shall look forward to a pleasant time.”

“I urge you by all this is dear, by all that is honorable, by all that is sacred, not only that you pray but also that you act.”


“Let this sad tale of death never be told without a tear: let every parent tell the shameful story to his listening children, till tears of pity glisten in their eyes, or boiling passion shakes their tender frames.”


“May the Supreme ruler of the world be pleased to establish and perpetuate these new foundations of liberty and glory.”



“Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual.”





“Though we are politically enemies, yet with regard to Science it is presumable we shall not dissent from the practice of civilized people in promoting it.”


Here is a short video covering the story of John Hancock. From being known as the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and being the First Governor of Massachusetts, this philanthropist and revolutionary was known for many his historic accomplishments.