No republic ever yet stood on a stable foundation without satisfying the common people.

I am more and more convinced, of the propensity in human nature to tyranize over their fellow men.

Public emergencies may require the hand of severity to fall heavily on those who are not personally guilty, but compassion prompts, and ever urges to milder methods

The waves have rolled upon me, the billows are repeatedly broken over me, yet I am not sunk down.

But in the hero ne'er forget the man.

The origin of all power is in the people, and they have an incontestable right to check the creatures of their own creation.

Democratic principles are the result of equality of condition.