Joel Barlow Quotes & Sayings

The fine arts, both in those who cultivate and those only who admire them, open and expand the mind to great ideas. They inspire liberal feelings, create a harmony of temper, favorable to a sense of justice and a habit of moderation in our social intercourse. — Joel Barlow

Almighty Freedom! give my venturous song
The force, the charm that to thy voice belong;
Tis thine to shape my course, to light my way,
To nerve my country with the patriot lay,
To teach all men where all their interest lies,
How rulers may be just and nations wise:
Strong in thy strength I bend no suppliant knee,
Invoke no miracle, no Muse but thee. — Joel Barlow

It is because the people are citizens that they are with safety armed. — Joel Barlow

He who thinks to save anything by his religion, besides his soul, will be a loser in the end. — Joel Barlow

There are many advantages in their being accustomed to the use of arms, and no possible disadvantage. — Joel Barlow

I sing the sweets I know, the charms I feel, my morning incense, and my evening meal, the sweets of hasty pudding. — Joel Barlow

In raising a people from slavery to freedom, you have called them to act on a new theatre; and it is a necessary part of your business, to teach them how to perform their parts. — Joel Barlow

How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind? — Joel Barlow

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. — Joel Barlow