In all our associations; in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim - that all power was originally lodged in, and consequently is derived from, the people.

Every society, all government, and every kind of civil compact therefore, is or ought to be, calculated for the general good and safety of the community.

We came equals into this world, and equals shall we go out of it.

Habituated from our Infancy to trample upon the Rights of Human Nature, every generous, every liberal Sentiment, if not extinguished, is enfeebled in our Minds.