A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 5

“Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.“

“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.“

“Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.“

“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.“

“A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired.“

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.“

“The essence of government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.“