These are not vague inferences . . . but they are solid conclusions drawn from the natural and necessary progress of human affairs.

Whoever attentively considers the different departments of power must perceive, that, in a government in which they are separated from each other, the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution; because it will be least in a capacity to annoy or injure them.

In the usual progress of things, the necessities of a nation in every stage of its existence will be found at least equal to its resources.

It has been observed, [that for the federal government] to coerce the States is one of the maddest projects that was ever devised.

Great Ambition, unchecked by principle, or the love of Glory, is an unruly Tyrant.

As to Taxes, they are evidently inseparable from Government. It is impossible without them to pay the debts of the nation, to protect it from foreign danger, or to secure individuals from lawless violence and rapine.

Every nation ought to have a right to provide for its own happiness.