1691 John Wise
It needs must be a democracy. . . . This is the form of government which the light of nature does highly value. . . . Also the natural equality of man amongst men must be duly favored; in that government was never established by God or nature, to give one man a prerogative to insult over another. The end of all good government is to cultivate humanity, and promote the happiness of all, and the good of every man in his rights, his life, liberty, estate, honor . . . without injury or abuse to any.
… Brethren, ye have been called unto Liberty, therefore Hold your hold, brethren! . . . Pull well upon the oars, you have a rich cargo, and I hope we shall escape shipwreck. . . . Daylight and good piloting will secure all.
