Nothing and no one can control you without your approval first.
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb.
It’s impossible said pride. It’s risky said experience. It’s pointless said reason. Give it a try whispered the heart.
A man’s value depends upon his courage and resolution, his veracity depends upon his traits of nobility and self respect and his chastity depends upon his sense of honour.