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.
The Laws of Nature are the Laws of God, Whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth. A legislature must not obstruct our obedience to Him … - George Mason
The Laws of Nature are the Laws of God, Whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth. A legislature must not obstruct our obedience to Him …
- George Mason
The laws of nature are the laws of God, whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth. - George Mason
The laws of nature are the laws of God, whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth.
That no free government, nor the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, fr… - George Mason
That no free government, nor the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, fr…
Considering the natural lust for power so inherent in man, I fear the thirst of power will prevail to oppress the people. - George Mason
Considering the natural lust for power so inherent in man, I fear the thirst of power will prevail to oppress the people.
Don't wait around for your life to happen to you. Find something that makes you happy, and do it. Because everything else is all just background nois… - George Mason
Don't wait around for your life to happen to you. Find something that makes you happy, and do it. Because everything else is all just background nois…
The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind. - George Mason
The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.
I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials. - George Mason
I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials.
The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments. - George Mason
The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.
We came equals into this world, and equals shall we go out of it. - George Mason
We came equals into this world, and equals shall we go out of it.
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