Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... - The Firearms Forum

ponycar17 · 03-19-2008, 09:21 PM

I've been thinking about this a lot lately, with the DC Supreme Court hearing and all... I've been thinking about the Founding Fathers' intentions and what they said to back the 2nd Amendment up for lawful citizens.

What are your favorite quotes?

They don't have to be Founding Fathers' quotes, but that was what sparked the idea...

Xaiver56 · 03-19-2008, 10:13 PM

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
-Benjamin Franklin

SouthernMoss · 03-19-2008, 10:23 PM

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ... Benjamin Franklin

glocknut · 03-19-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthernMoss

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ... Benjamin Franklin

Ditto!!!!!!!

mike
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USMC-03 · 03-19-2008, 10:48 PM

There are far too many for doing justice to each. Here are a few that show just a bit of the brilliance of the Founding Fathers. SCOTUS take note…

"...to disarm the people - that was the best and most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason

"Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American... The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state government, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people"
Tench Coxe

"The Constitution shall never be construed....to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms"
Samuel Adams

"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms, and be taught alike especially when young, how to use them."
Richard Henry Lee

"The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
Thomas Jefferson

And my favorite; from the General of the Armies of the United States himself...

"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence ... From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable . . . The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that is good"
George Washington

sabashimon · 03-19-2008, 11:34 PM

"No free man shall ever be de-barred the use of arms.”
Thomas Jefferson

delta13soultaker · 03-20-2008, 09:21 PM

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796

"One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them." Thomas Jefferson, June 19, 1796

ponycar17 · 03-24-2008, 05:36 PM

Keep it up guys... I've been off the internet for a few days, but the quotes are great!

03-19-2008, 09:21 PM	#1
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... I've been thinking about this a lot lately, with the DC Supreme Court hearing and all... I've been thinking about the Founding Fathers' intentions and what they said to back the 2nd Amendment up for lawful citizens. What are your favorite quotes? They don't have to be Founding Fathers' quotes, but that was what sparked the idea... -->

03-19-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
Xaiver56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 526	Re: Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -Benjamin Franklin __________________ NRA Member GOA Member "Government's view on the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it" --Ronald Reagan “The United States leads the world in too many areas for us to start imitating those who are trailing behind.” --Thomas Sowell

03-19-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ... Benjamin Franklin __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

03-19-2008, 10:48 PM	#5
USMC-03 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,825	Re: Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... There are far too many for doing justice to each. Here are a few that show just a bit of the brilliance of the Founding Fathers. SCOTUS take note… "...to disarm the people - that was the best and most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason "Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American... The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state government, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people" Tench Coxe "The Constitution shall never be construed....to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms" Samuel Adams "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms, and be taught alike especially when young, how to use them." Richard Henry Lee "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson And my favorite; from the General of the Armies of the United States himself... "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence ... From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable . . . The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that is good" George Washington __________________ Let not the rifles of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots. - Fortes Fortuna Javat -

03-19-2008, 11:34 PM	#6
sabashimon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PNW/Israel Posts: 672	Re: Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... "No free man shall ever be de-barred the use of arms.” Thomas Jefferson __________________ "We sleep safely in ours beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." George Orwell "If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." Thomas Paine

03-20-2008, 09:21 PM	#7
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... "Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796 "One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them." Thomas Jefferson, June 19, 1796 __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

03-24-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Favorite RKBA Founding Fathers' Quotes?... Keep it up guys... I've been off the internet for a few days, but the quotes are great!