Jonathan Mayhew Quotes

Till people find themselves greatly abused and oppressed by their governors, they are not apt to complain; and whenever they do, in fact, find themselves thus abused and oppressed, they must be stupid not to complain.

There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.

There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness.

The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility.

The apostle enters upon his subject thus – Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God.

Not to discontinue our allegiance, in this case, would be to join with the sovereign in promoting the slavery and misery of that society, the welfare of which, we ourselves, as well as our sovereign, are indispensably obliged to secure and promote, as far as in us lies.