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A habitual disuse of physical forces totally destroys the moral; and men lose at once the power of protecting themselves, and of discerning the cause of their oppression.
Joel Barlow
Men
Power
Cause
Oppression
How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind?
Joel Barlow
Fear
Mankind
There are many advantages in their being accustomed to the use of arms, and no possible disadvantage.
Joel Barlow
Being
It is because the people are citizens that they are with safety armed.
Joel Barlow
People
Safety