In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a General Government necessary for us, and there is no form of government, but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered; and believe further, that this is likely to be well administered for a course of years, and can only end in despotism, as other forms have done before it, when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other.

Those who sacrifice essential liberty for temporary safety are not deserving of either liberty or safety.

The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise.

Those who laugh often never grow old.

Creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times.

If you want a neat wife, choose her on a Saturday.

Tomorrow, every Fault is to be amended; but that Tomorrow never comes.