It may be concluded that a pure democracy . . . can admit no cure for the mischiefs of faction.

Reason, on the contrary, assures us, that as in so great a number, a fit representative would be most likely to be found, so the choice would be less likely to be diverted from him, by the intrigues of the ambitious, or the bribes of the rich.

We have seen the mere distinction of color made in the most enlightened period of time, a ground of the most oppressive dominion ever exercised by man over man.

War contains so much folly, as well as wickedness, that much is to be hoped from the progress of reason.

The most productive system of finance will always be the least burdensome.

The safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such institutions must be sacrificed.

Our country, if it does justice to itself, will be the workshop of liberty to the civilized world.