Democratic principles are the result of equality of condition.

The bulk of mankind have indeed, in all countries in their turn, been made the prey of ambition.

Democratic principles are the result of equality of condition.

The balm of life, a kind and faithful friend.

Our situation is truly delicate & critical. On the one hand we are in need of a strong federal government founded on principles that will support the prosperity & union of the colonies. On the other we have struggled for liberty & made costly sacrifices at her shrine and there are still many among us who revere her name to much to relinquish (beyond a certain medium) the rights of man for the dignity of government.

The love of domination and an uncontrolled lust of arbitrary power have prevailed among all nations and perhaps in proportion to the degrees of civilization.

'Tis social converse, animates the soul.