James Burgh quotes: wise famous quotes, sayings and quotations by James Burgh

James Burgh quotes: All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people.

All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people.

James Burgh quotes: The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave.

The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave.

James Burgh quotes: If you have a friend that will reprove your faults and foibles, consider you enjoy a blessing which the king upon the throne cannot have.

If you have a friend that will reprove your faults and foibles, consider you enjoy a blessing which the king upon the throne cannot have.

James Burgh quotes: In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.

In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.

James Burgh quotes: If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

James Burgh quotes: Yesterday for contemplation, today for action.

Yesterday for contemplation, today for action.

James Burgh quotes: If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.

If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.