Disarm the people- that is the best and most effective way to enslave them. — James Madison Copy Share Image
And when they do spin out of control there are important ramifications that affect America, not just its direct national interest but… — John Pomfret Copy Share Image
If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no recourse left but in the exertion of that original… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed, as they are in almost every country in Europe. — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt. — Samuel Adams Copy Share Image
The Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press, or the rights of conscience; or… — Samuel Adams Copy Share Image
“Freed slaves returned to Africa settled in a section of what was known as the “Pepper Coast” and on July 26, 1847,… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.… — John Quincy Adams Copy Share Image
I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground that 'all powers not delegated to the United States, by… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
But freedom, liberty, is an attribute of the soul and it may exist even when the body is in bondage. — Ralph Adams Cram Copy Share Image
Besides the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation, the existence of subordinate… — James Madison Copy Share Image
The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
A politician who commends himself as 'caring' and 'sensitive' because he wants to expand the government's charitable programs is merely saying that… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
Law is defined to be a rule of action; but how can that be a rule, which is little known and less… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
America stands for freedom, liberty and justice for all. And it's not happening for all right now. — Colin Kaepernick Copy Share Image
Human nature itself is evermore an advocate for liberty. There is also in human nature a resentment of injury, and indignation against… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could… — William O. Douglas Copy Share Image
My generation of Americans, the scions of daring dreamers, the children of the fearlessly faithful and the offspring of many of history's… — Cory Booker Copy Share Image
