Yesterday for contemplation, today for action.

- James Burgh

If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

- James Burgh

No Kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave.

- James Burgh

No kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave. He, who has n…

- James Burgh

All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people.

- James Burgh

....there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of…

- James Burgh

In disputes upon moral or scientific points, ever let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent. So you never shall be at a loss in …

- James Burgh

In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.

- James Burgh

If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.

- James Burgh