The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants — Thomas Jefferson

When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil — Thomas Jefferson

Democracy is four wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. — Ambrose Pierce

If tyranny and oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. — James Madison

If tyranny and oppression or (CovRanny and CoronaPression) come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign disease. — Jeremy Belmont