"Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them"
- Thomas Paine
About this Quote
This quote by Thomas Paine is describing the significance of arms in maintaining order and safeguarding property. He is recommending that arms are required to hinder invaders and plunderers, and to guarantee that obedient citizens are not deprived of their rights. He implies that without arms, mayhem and damage would take place, as those who want to do damage would be able to do so without consequence. Paine is highlighting the importance of arms in maintaining peace and order in the world, and securing the rights of citizens. He is suggesting that without arms, the world would be a far more dangerous location.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Paine between January 29, 1737 and June 8, 1809. He was a famous Writer from England.
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