Governments are republican only in proportion as they employ the will of the people and execute it

In a republican nation, whose citizens are to be led by reason and persuasion and not by force, the art of reasoning becomes of first importance

The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind

Every people may establish what form of government they please, and change it as they please, the will of the nation being the only thing essential.

The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.

The most valuable of all talents is never using two words when one will do.