War, in some instances, especially defensive, has been authorized by Heaven.

But a multitude of people, even the two hundred million of the Chinese empire, cannot subsist without civil government.

The greater part of the governments on earth may be termed monarchical aristocracies, or hereditary dominions independent of the people.

It gives me pleasure to find that public liberty is effectually secured in each and all the policies of the United States, though somewhat differently modeled.

A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.

We stand a better chance with aristocracy, whether hereditary or elective, than with monarchy.

Let a bill, or law, be read, in the one branch or the other, every one instantly thinks how it will affect his constituents.