[F]or avoiding the extremes of despotism or anarchy . . . the only ground of hope must be on the morals of… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
Give the vote to the people who have no property, and they will sell them to the rich, who will be able… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
He asks how the evil is to be remedied. I tell him that there seems to be little chance for avoiding the… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
Nine-tenths of the people are at present freeholders... The time is not distant when this country will abound with mechanics and manufacturers… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
Americans need never fear their government because of the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
Religion is the only solid Base of morals and that Morals are the only possible Support of free governments. — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
[F]or avoiding the extremes of despotism or anarchy . . . the only ground of hope must be on the morals of the people.… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
The education of young citizens ought to form them to good manners, to accustom them to labor, to inspire them with a love of… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
Give the vote to the people who have no property, and they will sell them to the rich, who will be able to buy… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
“They (the French) have taken genius instead of reason for their guide, adopted experiment instead of experience, and wander in the dark because they… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
There must be religion. When that ligament is torn, society is disjointed and its members perish... [T]he most important of all lessons is the… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
I anticipate the day when to command respect in the remotest regions it will be sufficient to say I am an American. Our flag… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
“[On the eve of the French Revolution:] It is impossible to imagine a more disorderly Assembly. They neither reason, examine, nor discuss. They clap… — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image
Religion is the solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God. — Gouverneur Morris Copy Share Image