James Madison Militia Quotes & Sayings

It is not certain that with this aid alone [possession of arms], they would not be able to shake off their yokes. But were the people to posses the additional advantages of local governments chosen by themselves, who could collect the national will, and direct the national force; and of officers appointed out of the militia, by these governments and attached both to them and to the militia, it may be affirmed with the greatest assurance, that the throne of every tyranny in Europe would be speedily overturned, in spite of the legions which surround it. — James Madison

I think people just see cinematography as being about photography and innovative shots and beautiful lighting. We all want our movies to look great visually, to be beguiling and enticing, but I think that what really defines a great cinematographer is one who loves story. — Seamus McGarvey

An efficient militia is authorized and contemplated by the Constitution and required by the spirit and safety of free government. — James Madison

Large and permanent military establishments ... are forbidden by the principles of free government, and against the necessity of which the militia were meant to be a constitutional bulwark. — James Madison

Inspiration comes from the act of writing. — Steve Doll

Besides the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation, the existence of subordinate governments, to which the people are attached, and by which the militia officers are appointed, forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition, more insurmountable than any which a simple government of any form can admit of. — James Madison

An armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of republics - that without standing armies their liberty can never be in danger, nor with large ones safe ... — James Madison

Truth comes as conqueror only to those who have lost the art of receiving it as friend. — Rabindranath Tagore

See the turtle of enormous girth, on his shell he holds the earth. If you want to run and play, come along the beam today. — Stephen King

A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. — James Madison

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Wildlife is just that --- wild life. — Heather Graham

A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country. — James Madison