[Self-defense is] justly called the primary law of nature, so it is not, neither can it be in fact, taken away by the laws of society.

Mankind will not be reasoned out of the feelings of humanity.

The royal navy of England hath ever been its greatest defence and ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength, - the floating bulwark of our island.

So great moreover is the regard of the law for private property, that it will not authorize the least violation of it; no, not even for the general good of the whole community.

Men was formed for society, and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it.

Free men have arms; slaves do not.

By marriage the husband and wife are one person in law, that is, the very being or legal existence of the woman is suspended during marriage.