“The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.”
Good“Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.”
Power“The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.”
Good“Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.”
Faith“The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.”
Men“I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.”
Good“We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support.”
Good“Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.”
Experience“The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.”
Government“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”
Experience“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”
Peace“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.”
Patriotism“Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”
Government“War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will.”
War“Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.”
Power“It is better to be alone than in bad company.”
Alone“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.”
Success“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”
Men“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”
Friendship“Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.”
Friendship“Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.”
Happiness“It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.”
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