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Fisher Ames Quotes - Page 2

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The House is composed of very good men, not shining, but honest and reasonably well-informed, and in time will be found to improve, and not much inferior in eloquence, science, and dignity, to the British Commons. They

The House is composed of very good men, not shining, but honest and reasonably well-informed, and in time will be found to improve, and not much inferior in eloquence, science, and dignity, to the British Commons. They are patriotic enough, and I believe there are more stupid (as well as more shining) people in the latter, in proportion.

Stupid, Believe, Patriotic

Fisher Ames, John Thornton Kirkland (1854). “Works of Fisher Ames: With a Selection from His Speeches and Correspondence”, p.45, Burt Franklin

I consider biennial elections as a security that the sober, second thought of the people shall be law.

Law, People, Political

Fisher Ames (1809). “Works of Fisher Ames”, p.24

Time never fails to bring every exalted reputation to a strict scrutiny.

Reputation, Failing, Scrutiny

Fisher Ames (1809). “Works of Fisher Ames”, p.116

That can never be reasoned down which was not reasoned up.

Fanaticism

Why then, if these new books for children must be retained, as they will be, should not the Bible regain the place it once held as a school book ?

Christian, Religious, Children

Fisher Ames (1809). “Works of Fisher Ames”, p.134

America is rising with a giant's strength. Its bones are yet but cartilages.

America, Giants, Rising

Fisher Ames (1809). “Works of Fisher Ames”, p.57

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