The great object is that every man be armed.

I believe a time will come when an opportunity will be offered to abolish this lamentable evil. Everything we do is to improve it, if it happens in our day; if not, let us transmit to our descendants, together with our slaves, a pity for their unhappy lot and an abhorrence of slavery.

Human nature will never part with power. Look for an example of a voluntary relinquishment of power from one end of the globe to another - you will find none.

The great object is that every man be armed.

Suspicion is a Virtue, if in the interests of the good of the people.

The people have a right to keep and bear arms.

Liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.