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Founding Fathers Quotes

Eloquence has been defined to be the art of persuasion. If it included persuasion by convincing, Mr. Madison was the most
eloquent man I ever heard.
Patrick Henry, on James Madison, November 12, 1790



Founding Fathers Quotes

And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the
integrity of the courts of justice.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833

Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will
be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse the history of his own country.
Noah Webster, On the Education of Youth in America, 1788

Art is idea. It is not enough to draw, paint, and sculpt. An
artist should be able to think.
Gordon Woods