To that suffering nation turn your eyes and reflect that the mighty mass of woe under which they have groaned, was produced by an ambition, fierce, cruel and destructive as hell, and that an ambition alike terrible reigns every where.
Daggett urges reflection on the suffering caused by ambition and tyranny in France.
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The people swore eternal hatred to Monarchy, and eternal fidelity to Constitutions, till, heaven, weary of their perjuries, sent them a despot in his wrath.
On similar principles a wise people regard the conduct of other nations, and are solemnly admonished by their example.
She boldly proclaimed herself the example of the world, and all nations were invited to see her glory, and enjoy her blessed liberty and her glorious equality.
The freemen of Connecticut are mighty when they arise in their strength.
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