If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.

If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.
Gouverneur Morris

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They the French have taken genius instead of reason for their guide adopted experiment instead of experience and wander in the dark because they prefer lightning to light.
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Americans need never fear their government because of the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation.
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If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation. Gouverneur Morris

If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.
Gouverneur Morris