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- Outside Independence Hall when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 ended, Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we… — Benjamin Franklin
- The United States Constitutional Convention, except for three or four persons, thought prayers unnecessary. — Benjamin Franklin
- A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - "A republic," replied the Doctor,… — Benjamin Franklin
- You give me a credit to which I have no claim in calling me "the writer of the Constitution of the United… — James Madison
- Whatever may be the judgement pronounced on the competency of the architects of the Constitution, or whatever may be the destiny of… — James Madison
- The example of changing a constitution by assembling the wise men of the state, instead of assembling armies, will be worth as… — Thomas Jefferson
- It appears to me, then, little short of a miracle, that the Delegates from so many different States . . . should… — George Washington
- No morn ever dawned more favorable than ours did; and no day was every more clouded than the present! Wisdom, and good… — George Washington
- Jealousy, and local policy mix too much in all our public councils for the good government of the Union. In a words,… — George Washington
- It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to… — George Washington
- Whilst the last members were signing it Doctr. Franklin looking towards the Presidents chair, at the back of which a rising sun… — James Madison
- 'Tis done. We have become a nation. — Benjamin Rush