Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Rev. Nicholas Collin Quote “While the people have property, arms in their hands, and only a spark of noble spirit, the most corrupt Congress must be mad to form any project of tyranny.” ~ Rev. Nicholas Collin (1746-1831) Episcopal pastor, friend of Benjamin FranklinFayetteville Gazette (N.C.), October 12, 1789 Arms , Congress , Guns , Honor , Militia , Preservation , Property , Tyranny Ratings and Comments Reply Logan, Salt Lake City, Ut 10/5/05 And now that there are no property rights, the right of arms is all but a dream, and the people of America are apathetic to any cause of real freedom -- Congress can do what it wants, as it does. Reply Mike, Norwalk Logan, Salt Lake City, Ut 7/29/21 Logan, I would here mark a thumb's up on your comment except for the sadness attributed to the reality stated. So few understand what a perfected allodium in property is while accepting a mere "title" (a carnal god's granted privilege) to property. Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 10/5/05 Our tyrannical congress IS corrupt. Vote them ALL out and set term limits. Reply helorat, Milton 4/25/07 The right of arms lives with me and woe be to the government agents that try to enfoce the Kelo decision on me. Reply Mike, Norwalk 4/25/07 Thank you Logan, Joe, and helorat great comments, all such voices my sentiments. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 4/25/07 Unfotunately, we cannot count on government to instill that 'spark of noble spirit' -- where has it gone? 1 Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 4/25/07 Government has been pouring water on that spark of nobility for a very long time via the public re-education system. Early American history and civics have all but disappeared from today's government schools to be replaced by prophylactics on bananas and Al Bore propaganda movies on globull warming. Those that have that spark had to light it themselves through self-education. 1 Reply jim k, Austin,Tx 12/22/10 When the likes of Harry Reid and Barney Franks are reelected, you know the country is in deep trouble. 1 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 12/22/10 Now that Congress is dancing to the UN tune, rather than acting as your Representative, its probably fair to say that they have become a psychotic entity. Reply RBESRQ 12/22/10 That's why soon we will have a bank holiday (the devaluing of the dollar) and the inability to wire money abroad, the outlaw of personal arms, Marshall law, the arrest of all dissidents and put into FEMA camps, etc, etc, So, sharpen the pitch forks and the guillotines. Archer, that noble spark is our responsibility as the government by its nature has none. 1 Reply Publius 12/23/10 That's exaclty why the government has, through the years, limited our right to property, regulated our right to bear arms and degraded the American Spirit that fired the Shot Heard Around the World. We the People must reignite that spark, reestablish Our gun rights, and reclaim Our property. This has been done before by men like Washington and Jefferson. I pray that similar people emerge and inspire We the People to accept the responsibility of justice and do our duty as free citizens. Reply jim k, Austin 7/29/21 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Rev. Nicholas Collin quote is found in these categories: Arms quotes Congress quotes Guns quotes Honor quotes Militia quotes Preservation quotes Property quotes Tyranny quotes About Rev. Nicholas Collin Bio of Rev. Nicholas Collin Quotations by Rev. Nicholas Collin Books by/about Rev. Nicholas Collin Rev. Nicholas Collin videos Rev. Nicholas Collin on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Rev. Nicholas Collin