Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Upon the whole I doubt whether the Benefits of opposition to the Constitution opposition to the Constitution will not ultimately be productive of more good than evil; it has called forth, in its defence, abilities which would not perhaps have been otherwise exerted that have thrown a new light upon the science of government, It has given the rights of man a full and fair discussion, and explained them in so clear and forcible a manner, as cannot fail to make a lasting impression.

A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions.

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.

Thirteen sovereignties pulling against each other and all tugging at the federal head, will soon bring ruin on the whole.

Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.

It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.