We must not then depend alone upon the love of liberty in the soul of man for its preservation.

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

He is too illiterate, unread, unlearned for his station and reputation.

But America is a great, unwieldy Body. Its Progress must be slow. It is like a large Fleet sailing under Convoy. The fleetest Sailors must wait for the dullest and slowest. Like a Coach and six-the swiftest Horses must be slackened and the slowest quickened, that all may keep an even Pace.

I consider a decent respect for Christianity among the best recommendations for public service.

It would be an absurdity for jurors to be required to accept the judge's view of the law, against their own opinion, judgment, and conscience.

The only foundation of a free Constitution, is pure Virtue, and if this cannot be inspired into our People, in a great Measure, than they have it now. They may change their Rulers, and the forms of Government, but they will not obtain a lasting Liberty.