Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all His laws

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind, whom should we serve?

A government of laws, and not of men.

The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.

It is weakness rather than wickedness which renders men unfit to be trusted with unlimited power