Procrastination in the beginning and precipitation towards the conclusion is the characteristic of such bodies.

Man is known to be a selfish, as well as a social being.

The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite.

It is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad.

What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?

The advice nearest to my heart and deepest in my convictions is that the Union of the States be cherished and perpetuated.

The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.