There is, in the human Breast, a social Affection, which extends to our whole Species. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. We are in the very midst of a Revolution, the most compleat, unexpected, and remarkable of any in the History of Nations. Objects of the most Stupendous Magnitude, Measures in which the Lives and Liberties of Millions, born and unborn are most essentially interested, are now before Us. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States.
Facts are stubborn things and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. Fear is the foundation of most governments but it is so sordid and brutal a passion, and renders men in whose breasts it predominates so stupid and miserable. Quotes Metaphysicians and politicians may dispute forever, but they will never find any other moral principle or foundation of rule or obedience, than the consent of governors and governed. 1.7.2 What do we mean by the American Revolution? (1818).1.6.1 Letter to George Churchman and Jacob Lindley (1801).1.5.2 Inaugural Address (Saturday, March 4, 1797).1.4.2 A Defence of the Constitutions of Government (1787).1.2.1 A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law (1765).
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