Many things are unknown to the wisest, and the best men can never wholly divest themselves of passions and affections... nothing can or ought to be permanent but that which is perfect.

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The general revolt of a Nation cannot be called a Rebellion.

The general revolt of a Nation cannot be called a Rebellion.

The common Notions of Liberty are not from School Divines, but from Nature.

The common Notions of Liberty are not from School Divines, but from Nature.

That is the best Government, which best provides for war.

That is the best Government, which best provides for war.

There may be a hundred thousand men in an army, who are all equally free;...

There may be a hundred thousand men in an army, who are all equally free;...

God leaves to Man the choice of Forms in Government; and those who constitute one...

God leaves to Man the choice of Forms in Government; and those who constitute one...

The truth is, man is hereunto led by reason which is his nature.

The truth is, man is hereunto led by reason which is his nature.

This submission is a restraint of liberty, but could be of no effect as to...

This submission is a restraint of liberty, but could be of no effect as to...

No right can come by conquest, unless there were a right of making that conquest.

No right can come by conquest, unless there were a right of making that conquest.

All the nations they had to deal with, had the same fate.

All the nations they had to deal with, had the same fate.

Such as have reason, understanding, or common sense, will, and ought to make use of...

Such as have reason, understanding, or common sense, will, and ought to make use of...

The best Governments of the World have bin composed of Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy.

The best Governments of the World have bin composed of Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy.

To depend upon the Will of a Man is Slavery.

To depend upon the Will of a Man is Slavery.

Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to...

Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to...

A general presumption that Icings will govern well, is not a sufficient security to the...

A general presumption that Icings will govern well, is not a sufficient security to the...

Who will wear a shoe that hurts him, because the shoe-maker tells him 'tis well...

Who will wear a shoe that hurts him, because the shoe-maker tells him 'tis well...

Everyone sees they cannot well live asunder, nor many together, without some rule to which...

Everyone sees they cannot well live asunder, nor many together, without some rule to which...

'Tis hard to comprehend how one man can come to be master of many, equal...

'Tis hard to comprehend how one man can come to be master of many, equal...