![Those who have the command of the arms in a country are masters of the state, and have it in their power to make what revolutions they please. [Thus,] there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of a court awed by the fear of an armed people.](/assets/img/quote-photos/those-who-have-the-command-of-the-arms-in-a-country-are-masters-of-the-state-and.jpg)
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