Quotes by Gouverneur Morris

About Gouverneur Morris:

Gouverneur Morris is widely credited as the author of the document's preamble, and has been called the "Penman of the Constitution." In an era when most Americans thought of themselves as citizens of their respective states, Morris advanced the idea of being a citizen of a single union of states.
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Religion is the solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.

Gouverneur Morris

Americans need never fear their government because of the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation.

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If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.

Gouverneur Morris

This magistrate is not the king. The people are the king.

Gouverneur Morris

They (the French) have taken genius instead of reason for their guide, adopted experiment instead of experience, and wander in the dark because they prefer lightning to light.

Gouverneur Morris

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity...

Gouverneur Morris

Author Bio

  • NameGouverneur Morris
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornJanuary 31, 1752
  • DiedNovember 6, 1816
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Diplomat