“Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.”
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It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.
It is better to be alone than in bad company.
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.