Qui desiderat pacem, preparet bellum.
"Who desires peace should prepare for war.":thumbsup:
Vegetius De Rei Militari III

"To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.":thumbsup:
President George Washington
first annual address to Congress, January 8, 1790

"Depend upon it,
that the lovers of freedom will be free.":thumbsup:
Edmund Burke

"If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.":thumbsup:
President George Washington
fifth annual address to Congress, December 13, 1793

"Live free or die.":thumbsup:
official motto of the State of New Hampshire

In pace, ut sapiens, aptarit idonea bello.
"In peace, as a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war.":thumbsup:
Horace