Democracy is the most vile form of government.

[Christianity] existed and flourishes, not only without the support of human laws, but in spite of every opposition from them.

An efficient militia is authorized and contemplated by the Constitution and required by the spirit and safety of free government.

All power in human hands is liable to be abused.

In time of actual war, great discretionary powers are constantly given to the Executive Magistrate. Constant apprehension of War, has the same tendency to render the head too large for the body. A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty.

What is here a right towards men, is a duty towards the Creator.

The Constitution of the United States was created by the people of the United States composing the respective states, who alone had the right.