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I Love
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. Thomas Paine The American Crisis, No. 1 December 19,…
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Conscience is the most sacred of all property. James Madison Essay on Property March 29, 1792
Read MoreOur Only Defence
Have we the means of resisting disciplined armies, when our only defence, the militia, is put in the hands of Congress? Patrick Henry Virginia Ratifying Convention June 5, 1788
Read MoreWise Politicians
Wise politicians will be cautious about fettering the government with restrictions that cannot be observed, because they know that every break of the fundamental laws, though dictated by necessity, impairs that sacred reverence which out to be maintained in the breast of rulers towards the constitution of a country. Alexander Hamilton Federalist No. 25 December…
Read MoreCreature of a Constitution
A Constitution is a Thing antecedent to Government, and a Government is only the Creature of a Constitution. The Constitution of a Country is not the act of its Government, but of the People constituting a Government. It is the Body of Elements to which you can refer and quote article by article; and which…
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