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No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. There is no greater power in read more
No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. There is no greater power in the universe than the need for freedom. Against that power, governments and tyrants and armies cannot stand.
The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. read more
The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. When their substance is drained away, they will be afflicted by heavy exactions. With this loss of substance and exhaustion of strength, the homes of the people will be stripped bare, and their incomes dissipated.
I don't wear small shoes, or tight pants that squash your balls.
I don't wear small shoes, or tight pants that squash your balls.
Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except that the Boy Scouts have adult supervision.
Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except that the Boy Scouts have adult supervision.
A great war leaves the country with three armies - an army of cripples, an army of mourners, and an read more
A great war leaves the country with three armies - an army of cripples, an army of mourners, and an army of thieves
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
If it does stand out [my clothing], then I guess it's a compliment, but I just wear whatever feels comfortable.
If it does stand out [my clothing], then I guess it's a compliment, but I just wear whatever feels comfortable.
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But read more
It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.
