The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed and that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of religion, freedom of property, and freedom of press.

Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind.

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.

I learn with great concern that [one] portion of our frontier so interesting, so important, and so exposed, should be so entirely unprovided with common fire-arms. I did not suppose any part of the United States so destitute of what is considered as among the first necessaries of a farm-house.

All power is inherent in the people.

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

The course of history shows that as a government grows, liberty decreases.

Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.

None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important.