Who are the militia, if they be not the people, of this country...? I ask who are the militia? They consist now… — George Mason Copy Share Image
To disarm the people... was the best and most effectual way to enslave them. — George Mason Copy Share Image
That the people have a right to uniform government; and, therefore, that no government separate from, or independent of the government of… — George Mason Copy Share Image
In all our associations; in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim - that all power was… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit and security of the people, nation or community; whenever any government… — George Mason Copy Share Image
That no free government, nor the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by a firm adherence to justice,… — George Mason Copy Share Image
When the resolution of enslaving America was formed in Great Britain, the British parliament was advised by an artful man [Sir William… — George Mason Copy Share Image
That the people have a Right to mass and to bear arms; that a well regulated militia composed of the Body of… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public officers. But I cannot say who will… — George Mason Copy Share Image
That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly, ought to be free; and that all men, having… — George Mason Copy Share Image
That the legislative and executive powers of the State should be separate and distinct from the judiciary; and that the members of… — George Mason Copy Share Image
It is contrary to the principles of reason and justice that any should be compelled to contribute to the maintenance of a… — George Mason Copy Share Image
That slow poison [slavery] is daily contaminating the minds and morals of our people. Every gentlemen here is born a petty tyrant,… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all… — George Mason Copy Share Image
All power is lodged in, and consequently derived from, the people. We should wear it as a breastplate, and buckle it on… — George Mason Copy Share Image
A well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a… — George Mason Copy Share Image
To disarm the people is the best and most effectual Way to enslave them. — George Mason Copy Share Image
I ask you sir, who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people. — George Mason Copy Share Image
That all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws, by any authority, without consent of the representatives of the people,… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Considering the natural lust for power so inherent in man, I fear the thirst of power will prevail to oppress the people. — George Mason Copy Share Image
[W]hen the resolution of enslaving America was formed in Great Britain, the British Parliament was advised by an artful man, who was… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community... when any… — George Mason Copy Share Image
No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation,… — George Mason Copy Share Image
I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials. — George Mason Copy Share Image
Nothing so strongly impels a man to regard the interest of his constituents, as the certainty of returning to the general mass… — George Mason Copy Share Image
This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax… — George Mason Copy Share Image
“To disarm the people--that was the best and most effective way to enslave them.” — George Mason Copy Share Image
I charge [my sons] never to let the motives of private interest or ambition to influence them to betray, nor the terrors of poverty… — George Mason Copy Share Image
That general warrants, whereby an officer or messenger may be commanded to search suspected places without evidence of a fact committed, or to seize… — George Mason Copy Share Image
Who are the militia, if they be not the people, of this country...? I ask who are the militia? They consist now of the… — George Mason Copy Share Image
To disarm the people... was the best and most effectual way to enslave them. — George Mason Copy Share Image
We owe to our Mother-Country the Duty of Subjects but will not pay her the Submission of Slaves. — George Mason Copy Share Image
I have been for some time in Retirement, and shall not probably return again to public Life; yet my Anxiety for my Country, in… — George Mason Copy Share Image
I determined to spend the Remainder of my Days in privacy and Retirement with my Children, from whose Society alone I cou'd expect Comfort. — George Mason Copy Share Image
That no man, or set of men, are entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public… — George Mason Copy Share Image
That the people have a right to uniform government; and, therefore, that no government separate from, or independent of the government of Virginia, ought… — George Mason Copy Share Image
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