In a society under the forms of which the stronger faction can readily unite and oppress the weaker, anarchy may as truly be said to reign as in a state of nature.

In a free government the security for civil rights must be the same as that for religious rights.

The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.

[T]he delegation of the government, in [a republic], to a small number of citizens elected by the rest . . . [is] to refine and enlarge the public views by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens, whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country and whose patriotism and love of justice will be least likely to sacrifice it to temporary or partial considerations.

Resistance to tyranny is service to God.

Good conscience is the most valuable asset of all!

A certain degree of preparation for war . . . affords also the best security for the continuance of peace.