If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

....there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of a court awed by the fear of an armed people.

All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people.

No Kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave.

If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.

In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.