Category: What pity it is That we can die but once to serve our country

American Revolution General William Hull Historical quotes I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country Joseph Addison Misquotes Nathan Hale September 22 What pity it is That we can die but once to serve our country

Is Nathan Hale’s legendary line “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” a true quote, a misquote or pure fiction?

10 years ago
Robert Deis

On September 22, 1776, during the Revolutionary War, a former school teacher named Nathan Hale was hanged by the British for being a rebel spy. According to legend, Hale uttered…