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- The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. Thomas Jefferson
- The concept of a just or fair price is devoid of any scientific meaning; it is a disguise for wishes, a striving for a state of affairs different from reality. Ludwig von Mises
- Politics is the art of controlling your environment. Hunter S. Thompson
- Fear is the foundation of most government. John Adams
- When should a college athlete turn pro? Not until he has earned all he can in college as an amateur. Will Rogers
- Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom. Albert Einstein
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