George Herbert Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"One sword keeps another in the sheath."

by:	George Herbert (1593-1633) Welsh born English poet,�orator�and�Anglican�priest.
Source:	Jacula Prudentum, 1651
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Categories:	Arms, Defense, Guns, Power, Proverbs
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He, who has the biggest stick wins..And one power can only be -- Kimo, USA 2
Refers to a balance of power in order to keep the peace. -- J Carlton, Calgary 2
Kimo and J Carlton, good comments -- Mike, Norwalk
and it logical follows that no sword keeps another sword from being purchased. -- Waffler, Smith 2
A carried weapon by a freeman has always been a requirement for that freedom. -- E Archer, NYC 3
An actual and necessary, if regrettable, aspect of the Fallen human condition. -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill 1
-- jim k, Austin
Short, sweet and clearly to the truthful point. -- Mary - MI 1
One Nuke keeps another in the silos (we hope).. -- Robert, Somewhere in the USA
-- Ronw13, ID
No swords or firearms prepares the path to reasonable terms, and when reason is reached the path passes into understanding and growth. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown