Famous Founding Fathers Quotes
Famous Founding Fathers Quotes Founding Fathers Quotes 'Tis done. We have become a nation. Benjamin Rush, on the ratification of the Constitution, letter to Boudinot, July 9, 1788 Founding Fathers Quotes A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader. Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, February 12, 1779 Founding Fathers Quotes A good government implies two things; first, fidelity to the objects of the government; secondly, a knowledge of the means, by which those objects can be best attained. Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833 Founding Fathers Quotes A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy — "A republic," repli...