When we come to the moral principles on which the government is to be administered, we come to what is proper for all conditions of society. Liberty, truth, probity, honor, are declared to be the four cardinal principles of society. I believe that morality, compassion, generosity, are innate elements of the human constitution; that there exists a right independent of force.

It is an encouraging observation that no good measure was ever proposed which, if duly pursued, failed to prevail in the end.

An occasional insurrection will not weigh against the inconveniences of a government of force, such as are monarchies and aristocracies.

For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead.

The natural aristocracy I consider as the most precious gift of nature for the instruction, the trusts, and government of society. And indeed it would have been inconsistent in creation to have formed man for the social state, and not to have provided virtue and wisdom enough to manage the concerns of the society. May we not even say that that form of government is the best which provides the most - for a pure selection of these natural aristoi into the offices of government?

I have always said that a studious perusal of the sacred volume will make better citizens, better fathers, and better husbands.

Preachers dread the advance of science as witches do the approach of daylight.