"A good government implies two things: first, fidelity to the object of government, which is the happiness of the people; secondly, a knowledge of the means by which that object can be best attained."

"It has been said that the people are not fit for self-government. This is a libel upon the people."

"It is a truth, which has been taught by the experience of all ages, that the people are too apt to be led astray by the arts of popular demagogues."

"The difference of opinion, on the subject of the bank, has been a principal cause of the schism which has lately taken place in the executive departments."

"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 to fact."