The people of the South have too much of good sense, and good temper, to attempt the ruin of the government ... At least, so I hope and believe.

While the people retain their virtue and vigilance, no administration... can very seriously injure the government

Just in general, any government throughout history hasn't really wanted its people to be educated, because then they couldn't control them as easily.

It is a struggle for maintaining in the world, that form and substance of government whose leading object is to elevate the condition of men.

According to our ancient faith, the just powers of government are derived from the consent of the governed.

I go for all sharing the privileges of the government who assist in bearing its burthens.