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The happy Union of these States is a wonder their Constitution a miracle their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.

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A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happine...more

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The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.

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If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be nece...more

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The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the state governments, in times of ...more

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In Europe, charters of liberty have been granted by power. America has set the example and France has followed it, of charters of power granted by lib...more

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Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be ...more

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Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.

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The Constitution preserves the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation where the governments are...more

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To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.

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Wherever the real power in a Government lies, there is the danger of oppression. In our Governments the real power lies in the majority of the Communi...more

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The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of governm...more

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The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.

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What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest suppo...more

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In no instance have the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people.