It does not appear but that mankind, in general, have a disposition to be as submissive and passive and tame under government as they ought to be.
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For which reason I would exhort you to pay all due Regard to the government over us; to the KING and all in authority; and to lead a quiet and peaceable life.
Jonathan Mayhew
According to this way of arguing, there will be no true principles in the world; for there are none but what may be wrested and perverted to serve bad purposes, either through the weakness or wickedness of men.
Jonathan Mayhew
There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness.
Jonathan Mayhew
It is our happiness to live under the government of a PRINCE who is satisfied with ruling according to law; as every other good prince will - We enjoy under his administration all the liberty that is proper and expedient for us.
Jonathan Mayhew
But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.
Jonathan Mayhew
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