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Armed Quotes

Different meanings of being armed, from weapons to conviction.

One quote reframes the word entirely, arguing that fighting with genuine Faith effectively doubles a person's strength, treating conviction as its own kind of weapon. That sits against more literal uses elsewhere in the collection.

We are twice armed if we fight with faith.

Plato

All I'm armed with is research.

Quotes by Mike Wallace

It is illegal to be a member of an organization that is challenging the constitution by armed force.

Quotes by Meles Zenawi

My mother served in the Armed Forces.

Quotes by Eric Reid

Armed Forces Quotes

Lapped in poetry, wrapped in the picturesque, armed with logical sentences and inalienable words.

Quotes by Anatole Broyard

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these armed quotes always refer to weapons?
No, one speaker says they're armed only with research, using the word figuratively rather than referring to any weapon.
What does being twice armed with faith mean?
One quote argues that entering a struggle with genuine conviction effectively doubles a person's strength, suggesting belief provides preparation beyond the ordinary. See the Faith quotes for the full line.
Is there a legal reference in these armed quotes?
Yes, one notes it's illegal to belong to an organization that challenges the constitution through armed force, tying the word to a specific legal context. See the Constitution quotes for related ideas.
Is family military service mentioned here?
Yes, one speaker mentions their mother served in the Armed Forces, connecting the word to personal family history rather than combat itself.
What overall range of meaning do these armed quotes cover?
They move between literal military and legal contexts and more figurative uses, like being armed with research or armed by faith.

A legal quote notes it's illegal to belong to a group challenging the Constitution through armed force, tying the word back to real law. Another speaker mentions a mother's service in the Armed Forces, grounding the topic in family history.