Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for read more

Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.

The soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he read more

The soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he can see himself as patriotic, courageous, and manly only through compliance.

When any one State in the American Union refuses obedience to the Confederation by which they have bound themselves, the read more

When any one State in the American Union refuses obedience to the Confederation by which they have bound themselves, the rest have a natural right to compel them to obedience

Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love.

Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love.

There was a time when we expected nothing of our children but obedience, as opposed to the present, when we read more

There was a time when we expected nothing of our children but obedience, as opposed to the present, when we expect everything of them but obedience.

It is much safer to obey, than to govern.

It is much safer to obey, than to govern.

Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.

Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.

Liberty is obedience to the law which one has laid down for oneself

Liberty is obedience to the law which one has laid down for oneself

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.