Ezra Stiles

A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.

Let a bill, or law, be read, in the one branch or the other, every one instantly thinks how it will affect his constituents.

Besides a happy policy as to civil government, it is necessary to institute a system of law and jurisprudence founded in justice, equity, and public right.

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

If you have a block of ballistics gelatin and a high-speed camera, pretty soon somebody gets a gun!