"The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true in fact. The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom…"

"Safety and happiness are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all ought to be sacrificed."

"I have been a very unfortunate man."

"I have been much abused for my zeal in promoting the establishment of the national government."

"I have a strong propensity to look at the dark side of things."