The institution of Masonry ought to be abandoned as one capable of much evil, and incapable of producing any good which might not be affected by safe and open means.

This government is acknowledged by all, to be one of enumerated powers.

What are the maxims of Democracy? A strict observance of justice and public faith, and a steady adherence to virtue.

When a law is in its nature a contract, when absolute rights have vested under that contract, a repeal of the law cannot divest those rights.

I fear we may live to see another revolution.

Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos.

The law does not expect a man to be prepared to defend every act of his life which may be suddenly and without notice alleged against him.