John Jay: “Among the many objects to which a wise and free people find it necessary to direct their attention, that of providing…”

The wisdom of a few has often outweighed the clamor of many.

Those who are to be the judges of the law ought to be independent, and under the influence of none but heaven.

The Union will be more happy, more respectable, and more durable, if all the parts of it consider themselves as mutual friends and fellow-citizens.

To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people, each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection.