Edmund Burke: “If, therefore, at least an implied human consent is necessary to the existence of a law, such a constitution cannot in…”

Our people will find employment enough for a truly patriotic, free, and independent spirit, in guarding what they possess from violation.

This is the result of all the delusions held out to engage a miserable people in rebellion, murder, and sacrilege, and to make them prompt and zealous instruments in the ruin of their country!

They will become flatterers instead of legislators,--the instruments, not the guides of the people.

But to form a free government, that is, to temper together these opposite elements of liberty and restraint in one consistent work, requires much thought, deep reflection, a sagacious, powerful, and combining mind.