A habitual disuse of physical forces totally destroys the moral; and men lose at once the power of protecting themselves, and of discerning the cause of their oppression. |
How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind? |
I sing the sweets I know, the charms I feel, my morning incense, and my evening meal, the sweets of hasty pudding. |
It is because the people are citizens that they are with safety armed. |
There are many advantages in their being accustomed to the use of arms, and no possible disadvantage. |