Elbridge Gerry Quotes
- Self defense is a primary law of nature, which no subsequent law of society can abolish; the immediate gift of the Creator, obliges everyone to…
- The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots.
- No religious doctrine shall be established by law.
- A standing army is like a standing member. It's an excellent assurance of domestic tranquility, but a dangerous temptation to foreign adventure.
- I am exceedingly distressed at the proceedings of the Convention-being ... almost sure, they will ... lay the foundation of a Civil War.
- ...should We consent to an order of Cincinnati consisting of all the Officers of the Army & Citizens of Consiquence in the united States; how…
- What, sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty ... Whenever governments…