He asks how the evil is to be remedied. I tell him that there seems to be little chance for avoiding the extremes of despotism or anarchy; that the only ground of hope must be the morals of the people, but that these are, I fear, too corrupt.
Gouverneur MorrisThe trial of Zenger in 1735 was the germ of American freedom, the morning star of that liberty which subsequently revolutionized America.
Gouverneur MorrisReligion is the solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.
Gouverneur Morris