Edmund Burke: “It is not for the propagation of his own opinions, but of any opinions.”

This is the spirit of our Constitution, not only in its settled course, but in all its revolutions.

Who could flatter himself that these men, suddenly, and as it were by enchantment, snatched from the humblest rank of subordination, would not be intoxicated with their unprepared greatness?

The speculative line of demarcation, where obedience ought to end and resistance must begin, is faint, obscure, and not easily definable.

Those who are servants in name, as well as in effect, do not like to be told of their situation, their duty, and their obligations.