“An armed society is a polite society.”

“An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.”

“A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill.”

“If you are part of a society that votes, then do so. There may be no candidates and no measures you want to vote for ... but there are certain to be ones you want to vote against. In case of doubt, vote against. By this rule you will rarely go wrong.”

“Nothing uses up alcohol faster than political argument.”

“The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire.”

“Almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.”