Civil liberty is only natural liberty, modified and secured by the sanctions of civil society. Votes: 0
A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired. Votes: 0
In the main it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary) is a power over his will. Votes: 0
A promise must never be broken. Votes: 0
No character, however upright, is a match for constantly reiterated attacks, however false. Votes: 0
Here sir, the people govern. Votes: 0
Hard words are very rarely useful. Real firmness is good for every thing. Strut is good for nothing. Votes: 0
Learn to think continentally. Votes: 0
Every individual of the community at large has an equal right to the protection of government. Votes: 0
It is of the nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority. Votes: 0
Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation. Votes: 0
The system is the best that the present views and circumstances of the country will permit. Votes: 0
Those who have a tolerable knowledge of human nature will not stand in need of such lights. Votes: 0
Schemes to subvert the liberties of a great community require time to mature them for execution. Votes: 0
The obscurity is more often in the passions and prejudices of the reasoner than in the subject. Votes: 0