They say if you scratch a cynic, you'll find a disappointed idealist...
George Carlin
We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission...
Ayn Rand
I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations.
James Madison
The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share, in this defense, are the constitutional rights secure.
Albert Einstein
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
Are these quotes supposed to be about guns/military, etc. or just random quotes? 'Cuz the random quotes seem like they should be in Off-Topic. However, I'll ad my favorites.
Firearm Related:
"A kind word and a gun get you a lot further than a kind word alone." -Al Capone
Random Favorite:
"Why do people say 'grow some balls'? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you really wanna get tough, grow a vagina! Those things take a pounding!" -Betty White
"Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot; but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose,” ~ Theodore Roosevelt (just before giving an hour long speech)
"If you've been blowing something for forty years, you probably have a really good relationship."
Kenny G on his saxophone that he's been playing since high school (at last night's concert)