An hereditary aristocracy... will change the form of our governments from the best to the worst in the world.

Choice by the people themselves is not generally distinguished for its wisdom.

The information of the people at large can alone make them the safe as they are the sole depositary of our political and religious freedom.

Would the honest patriot, in the full tide of successful experiment, abandon a government which has so far kept us free and firm on the theoretic and visionary fear that this Government, the world's best hope, may by possibility want energy to preserve itself? I trust not.

If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake.

The most effective way to find ourselves enslaved will not be done openly. If weakened we will sink gradually. I ask, who are the militia? They consist of the whole people, .... except a few public officers.

Taste cannot be controlled by law.