The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man are to sacrifice estate, ease, health, and applause, and even life, to the sacred calls of his country.

(1702–1778) Massachusetts lawyer and public official
James Otis Jr. (1725–1783) American revolutionary politician from Massachusetts
James Otis (politician) (1826–1875) mayor of San Francisco California
James Otis (actor) American film and television actor
James Otis Kaler (1848–1912) (pen name: James Otis) American journalist and author of children’s literature
Jim Otis American football player.