"An empire founded by war has to maintain itself by war."

"The people are extremely well qualified for choosing those whom they are to entrust with part of their authority."

"The savage peoples of America, who are fond of their liberty, and are passionately attached to their country, will not change their way of life for any other."

"The greatest crimes are those which are prejudicial to the public."

"In every government there are three sorts of power: the legislative; the executive in respect to things dependent on the law of nations; and the executive in regard to matters that depend on the civil…"