The views which I take of the future, founded on the obvious and increasing improvement of all classes of our fellow citizens in intelligence and in public and private virtue, leave me without much apprehension on that head.
Jackson reflects on his optimistic view of the future based on the improvement of citizens' intelligence and virtue.
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It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.
There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.
The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
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