Mankind are dastardly when they meet with opposition.
Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.
I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.
He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.
When passion rules, she never rules wisely.
Love and toothache have many cures, but none infallible, except possession and dispossession.