Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.

A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States.