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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country

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  1. Words spoken by the patriot Nathan Hale, who was executed as a spy by the British in 1776.


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His last words, while standing on the scaffold, were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

From George Washington by Calista McCabe Courtenay

His last words were "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

From The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country by Henry Mann

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country!

From Dramatic Technique by George Pierce Baker

When asked if he had anything to say, Captain Hale replied: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

From Revolutionary Heroes, and Other Historical Papers by James Parton

The young patriot, standing upon the fatal ladder, lifted his eyes toward heaven, and said, in a calm, clear voice, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

From Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools by Albert F. Blaisdell

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