The universe is asymmetric and I am persuaded that life, as it is known to us, is a direct result of the asymmetry of the universe.
The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are laws of such a nature. They disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.
Never underestimate the power of small, consistent steps toward a larger goal.