Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.

I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man.

This power ought to be coextensive with all the possible combinations of such circumstances; and ought to be under the direction of the same councils which are appointed to preside over the common defense.

Opinion, whether well or ill-founded, is the governing principle of human affairs

There is a contagion in example which few men have sufficient force of mind to resist.

States, like individuals, who observe their engagements, are respected and trusted: while the reverse is the fate of those who pursue an opposite conduct.

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