I Believe That All The Measures Of

There Is Nothing More Corrupting, Nothing More Destructive Of The Noblest And Finest Feelings Of Our Nature, Than The Exercise Of Unlimited Power.

Sound Morals, Religious Liberty, And A Just Sense Of Religious Responsibility Are Essentially Connected With All True And Lasting Happiness.

The Chains Of Military Despotism, Once Fastened Upon A Nation, Ages Might Pass Away Before They Could Be Shaken Off.

The Only Legitimate Right To Govern Is An Express Grant Of Power From The Governed.

The People Are The Best Guardians Of Their Own Rights And It Is The Duty Of Their Executive To Abstain From Interfering In Or Thwarting The Sacred Exercise Of The Lawmaking Functions Of Their Government.