DeWitt Clinton

“As an organ of enlightened opinion, the press, when duly restrained, must be cherished as the guardian of civil and religious liberty.”

“The best patriots are those who are most obedient to the laws of their country.”

“It is the parent's duty to rear his children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”

“The first duty of a government is to afford protection to its citizens.”

“The public prosperity and happiness of the people, are the great ends of government.”

“Let the people be led by the force of example and persuasion, rather than by severe discipline and punishments.”

“Agriculture, manufactures, and commerce are the great sources of national wealth and power.”

“The education of the people is the only solid foundation on which our future greatness can be built.”

“Internal improvements are the great basis of national wealth and union.”

“The evil passions of the human heart are the primary cause of war.”