Live never to be ashamed if anything you say or do is published around the world, even if what is said is not true.Richard Bach
It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it.Thomas Jefferson
Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.Thomas Jefferson
The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.Thomas Jefferson
For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security.Thomas Jefferson
If it's never our fault, we can't take responsibility for it. If we can't take responsibility for it, we'll always be its victim.Richard Bach
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.Thomas Jefferson
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.Thomas Jefferson