And where else will [Hume,] this degenerate son of science, this traitor to his fellow men, find the origin of just powers, if not in the majority of the society? Will it be in the minority? Or in an individual of that minority?

Our ancient laws expressly declare that those who are but delegates themselves shall not delegate to others powers which require judgment and integrity in their exercise.

It is an insult to our citizens to question whether they are rational beings or not, and blasphemy against religion to suppose it cannot stand the test of truth and reason.

I would rather have newspapers without a government than a government without newspapers.

All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Our rulers can have authority over such natural rights only as we have submitted to them.

We wish the happiness and prosperity of every nation.