George Mason

“We came equals into this world, and equals shall we go out of it.”

“There is a Passion natural to the Mind of man, especially a free Man, which renders him impatient of Restraint.”

“The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.”

“To disarm the people--that was the best and most effective way to enslave them.”

“To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them..." -George Mason”