In all our associations; in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim - that all power was originally lodged in, and consequently is derived from, the people. George Mason agreementassociationderive Change image and share on social
As nations can not be rewarded or punished in the next world they must be in this. George Mason nationpunishreward Change image and share on social
There is a Passion natural to the Mind of man, especially a free Man, which renders him impatient of Restraint. George Mason freeimpatientman Change image and share on social
Attend with Diligence and strict Integrity to the Interest of your Correspondents and enter into no Engagements which you have not the almost certain Means of performing. George Mason attendcorrespondentdiligence Change image and share on social
As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not admit the southern states into the union, unless they agreed to the discontinuance of this disgraceful trade, because it would bring weakness and not strength to the union. George Mason admitagreebring share on social
I retired from public Business from a thorough Conviction that it was not in my Power to do any Good, and very much disgusted with Measures, which appeared to me inconsistent with common Policy and Justice. George Mason appearbusinesscommon share on social
All men are by nature born equally free and independent. George Mason bearequallyfree Change image and share on social
The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind. George Mason augmentationdiabolicaldisgraceful Change image and share on social
I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials. George Mason militiaofficialpeople Change image and share on social
Slavery discourages arts and manufactures. George Mason artdiscouragemanufacture Change image and share on social
