The least considerable man among us has an interest equal to the proudest nobleman, in the laws and constitution of his country, and is equally called upon to make a generous contribution in support of them - whether it be the heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, or the hand to execute.

There is a holy mistaken zeal in politics as well as in religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves.

We lament the mistakes of a good man, and do not begin to detest him until he affects to renounce his principles.

They [the Americans] equally detest the pageantry of a king, and the supercilious hypocrisy of a bishop.

No doubt this great change has caused serious disturbance to our Southern communities. This is to be deplored, though it was perhaps unavoidable. But those who…

The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time ex…

Obedience of the law is demanded; not asked as a favor.