I am so satisfied with the cause in which I have engaged, that my…

Quote byNathan Hale · 1755–1776

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Last words before being hanged by the British as a spy, (September 22, 1776), according to the account by William Hull based on reports by British Captain John Montresor who was present and who spoke to Hull under a flag of truce the next day:.

English (original)

I am so satisfied with the cause in which I have engaged, that my only regret is, that I have not more lives than one to offer in its service.

— Nathan Hale

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