All power is lodged in, and consequently derived from, the people. We should wear it as a breastplate, and buckle it on as our armour.
George MasonNothing so strongly impels a man to regard the interest of his constituents, as the certainty of returning to the general mass of the people, from whence he was taken, where he must participate in their burdens.
George MasonThe augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.
George MasonIf I can only live to see the American union firmly fixed, and free governments well established in our western world, and can leave to my children but a crust of bread and liberty, I shall die satisfied.
George Mason