We have already given in example one effectual check to the dog of war by transferring the power of letting him loose from the Executive to the Legislative body

Very many and very meritorious were the worthy patriots who assisted in bringing back our government to its republican tack. To preserve it in that, will require unremitting vigilance.

I sincerely pray that all the members of the human family may, in the time prescribed by the Father of us all, find themselves securely established in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and happiness.

The main objects of all science, the freedom and happiness of man. . . . [are] the sole objects of all legitimate government. A plaque with this quotation, with the first phrase omitted, is in the stairwell of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.

One single object . . . [will merit] the endless gratitude of the society: that of restraining the judges from usurping legislation.

I see no comfort in outliving one's friends, and remaining a mere monument of the times which are past.

The merchants will manage [commerce] the better, the more they are left free to manage for themselves.