Quote by George Washington

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.

Over grown military establishments are under any form of gov

Summary

This quote suggests that having excessive military forces can be detrimental to liberty, regardless of the form of government. It emphasizes that such large military establishments are particularly detrimental to republican liberty. In other words, an oversized military can pose a threat to the democratic principles and freedoms that are essential in a republican system of government. This viewpoint implies that maintaining a balanced and proportional military force is crucial in safeguarding individual and collective liberties within a republic.

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By George Washington

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