Such opinions may become the foundation of political parties, until at last the conflict of opinion, producing an alienation of friendly feeling among the people of the different States, may involve in general destruction the happy institutions under which we live.
This quote reflects Tyler's concern that conflicting opinions could lead to a breakdown of national unity.
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