Quote#Freedom
No man has greater regard for the military gentlemen than I have. I…
Quote byGeorge Mason · 1725–1792
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Addresses to the Virginia Ratifying Convention (1788), June 14.
English (original)
No man has greater regard for the military gentlemen than I have. I admire their intrepidity, perseverance, and valour. But when once a standing army is established, in any country, the people lose their liberty.
— George Mason
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