“The greater part of the governments on earth may be termed monarchical...” — Ezra Stiles Quote

“The greater part of the governments on earth may be termed monarchical aristocracies, or hereditary dominions independent of the people.”

“Our trade opens to all the world.”

“War, in some instances, especially defensive, has been authorized by Heaven.”

“There are two types of encryption: one that will prevent your sister from reading your diary and one that will prevent your government.”

“To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.”

“The mistakes made by Congress wouldn't be so bad if the next Congress didn't keep trying to correct them.”