A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a jealous eye.


The Writings of Samuel Adams: 1773-1777 (ed. 1907)

Samuel Adams Quotes

A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a...

A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a...

A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a...

A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a...