The divine science of government is the science of social happiness, and the blessings of society depend entirely on the constitutions of government.
John AdamsBy the former of these (canon law), the most refined, sublime, extensive, and astonishing constitution of policy that ever was conceived by the mind of man was framed by the Romish clergy for the aggrandizement of their own order.
John AdamsThat the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights of conscience.
John Adams