"When you disarm the people, you commence..." - Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

“Only those means of security are good, are certain, are lasting, that depend on yourself and your own vigor.”

“A prince is also respected when he is a true friend and a true enemy; that is, when he declares himself on the side of one prince against another without any reservation.”

“Men as a whole judge more with their eyes than with their hands.”

“What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms.”

“Arms and laws do not flourish together.”

“Free men do not ask permission to bear arms”

“Never trust a woman who wears mauve, whatever her age may be, or a woman over thirty-five who is fond of pink ribbons.”

“I feel good because I believe I have made progress in rebuilding the people's trust in their government.”

“You don't ever ask a barber whether you need a haircut.”