Property monopolized or in the possession of a few is a curse to mankind.

As the happiness of the people is the sole end of government, so the consent of the people is the only foundation of it.

Human government is more or less perfect as it approaches nearer or diverges farther from the imitation of this perfect plan of divine and moral government.

Power in any Form . . . when directed only by human Wisdom and Benevolence is dangerous.

If the empire of superstition and hypocrisy should be overthrown, happy indeed will it be for the world; but if all religion and morality should be over-thrown with it, what advantage will be gained?

But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations ... This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution.

My God! This is a revolution! We have to offend someone!