A victorious and powerful ally is but another name for a master.

The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.

Before any man can be considered as a member of Civil Society, he must be considered as a subject of the Governour of the Universe: And if a member of Civil Society, do it with a saving of his allegiance to the Universal Sovereign. We maintain therefore that in matters of Religion, no man's right is abridged by the institution of Civil Society and that Religion is wholly exempt from its cognizance.

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?

Each generation should be made to bear the burden of its own wars, instead of carrying them on, at the expense of other generations.

They can make no law which will not have its full operation on themselves and their friends, as well as on the great mass of the society.

Thus the right of nullification meant by Mr. Jefferson is the natural right, which all admit to be a remedy against insupportable oppression.