"If ever the time should come when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government , our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent it's ruin".--Samuel Adams

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." --Thomas Jefferson

" Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism" --George Washington

" A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them. Which would include their own government." _George Washington

" We have all one common cause: let it, therefore be our only contest, who shall most contribute to the security of the liberties of America." --John Hancock

" I know not what course others may take; but as for me, GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH." -- Patrick Henry