We are attempting, by this Constitution, to abolish factions, and to unite all parties for the general welfare.

There is perhaps, nothing more likely to disturb the tranquillity of nations, than their being bound to mutual contributions for any common object that does not yield an equal and coincident benefit. For it is an observation as true, as it is trite, that there is nothing men differ so readily about as the payment of money.

[T]he present Constitution is the standard to which we are to cling. Under its banners, bona fide must we combat our political foes - rejecting all changes but through the channel itself provides for amendments.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Schemes to subvert the liberties of a great community require time to mature them for execution.

Men are rather reasoning than reasonable animals for the most part governed by the impulse of passion. This is a truth well understood by our adversaries who have practised upon it with no small benefit to their cause. For at the very moment they are eulogizing the reason of men & professing to appeal only to that faculty, they are courting the strongest & most active passion of the human heart - VANITY!

As to religion a moderate stock will satisfy me. She must believe in god and hate a saint.