The interval between the decay of the old and the formation and establishment of the new constitutes a period of transition which must always necessarily be one of uncertainty, confusion, error, and wild and fierce fanaticism.

Democracy, as I understand it, requires me to sacrifice myself for the masses, not to them. Who knows not that if you would save the people, you must often oppose them?

The object of a Constitution is to restrain the Government, as that of laws is to restrain individuals.

In looking back, I see nothing to regret, and little to correct.

The very essence of a free government consists in considering offices as public trusts, bestowed for the good of the country, and not for the benefit of an individual or a party.

Protection and patriotism are reciprocal.

A revolution in itself is not a blessing.