“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.”
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A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.
The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.
Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty.
I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country.
