A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 8

“When a broad table is to be made, and the edges of planks do not fit, the artist takes a little from both, and makes a good joint. In like manner here both sides must part with some of their demands, in order that they may join in some accommodating proposition“

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence“

“Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech“

“Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.“

”The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.”

“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.“

“Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.“