[The framers of the Constitution] “intended our government should be a republic, which differs more widely from a democracy than a democracy from a d… - Fisher Ames

I consider biennial elections as a security that the sober, second thought of the people shall be law.

Why then, if these books for children must be retained, as they will be, should not the bible regain the place it once held as a school book ? Its morals are pure, its examples captivating and noble. The reverence for the sacred book, that is thus early impressed, lasts long; and, probably, if not impressed in infancy, never takes firm hold of the mind.

“But differ greatly in the sequel.” --Fisher Ames, when confronted with the declaration that all men are created equal