[The disarming of citizens] has a double effect, it palsies the hand and brutalizes the mind: a habitual disuse of physical forces totally destroys the moral [force]; and men lose at once the power of protecting themselves, and of discerning… — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
The danger (where there is any) from armed citizens, is only to the *government*, not to *society*; and as long as they have nothing to revenge in the government (which they cannot have while it is in their own hands)… — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
In raising a people from slavery to freedom, you have called them to act on a new theatre; and it is a necessary part… — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
[The disarming of citizens] has a double effect, it palsies the hand and brutalizes the mind: a habitual disuse of physical forces totally destroys… — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
“Almighty Freedom! give my venturous song The force, the charm that to thy voice belong; Tis thine to shape my course, to light my way, To nerve my country with the patriot lay, To teach all men where all their interest lies, How rulers may be just and nations wise: Strong in thy strength I bend no suppliant knee, Invoke… — Joel Barlow Copy Share
I sing the sweets I know, the charms I feel, my morning incense, and my evening meal, the sweets of hasty pudding. — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
There are many advantages in their being accustomed to the use of arms, and no possible disadvantage. — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind? — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
The fine arts, both in those who cultivate and those only who admire them, open and expand the mind to great ideas. They inspire… — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
He who thinks to save anything by his religion, besides his soul, will be a loser in the end. — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
The danger (where there is any) from armed citizens, is only to the *government*, not to *society*; and as long as they have nothing… — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
A habitual disuse of physical forces totally destroys the moral; and men lose at once the power of protecting themselves, and of discerning the… — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
It is because the people are citizens that they are with safety armed. — Joel Barlow Copy Share Image
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