James Burgh Quotes

If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.

No Kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave.

In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.

All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people.

....there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of a court awed by the fear of an armed people.

In disputes upon moral or scientific points, ever let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent. So you never shall be at a loss in losing the argument, and gaining a new discovery.

If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

If you have a friend that will reprove your faults and foibles, consider you enjoy a blessing which the king upon the throne cannot have.

Yesterday for contemplation, today for action.

If you would not have affliction visit you twice listen at once to what it teaches.