It is the old practice of despots to use a part of the people to keep the rest in order.

. . . The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the atmosphere.

All authority belongs to the people.

Even in Europe a change has sensibly taken place in the mind of man. Science has liberated the ideas of those who read and reflect, and the American example has kindled feelings of right in the people.

...We are all Federalists,and we are all Republicans.

Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival.