"Men are naturally ambitious, vindictive, and rapacious."

"I have always been in favor of a general government, and I am in favor of it now."

"The world is a tragedy for those who feel, but a comedy for those who think."

"It is of great importance that the people should be informed of the true state of their affairs."

"I have been in this country a little too long to be deceived by the cry of liberty."