James F. Cooper Quotes

No civilized society can long exist, with an active power in its bosom that is stronger than the law. - James F. Cooper

It is a misfortune that necessity has induced men to accord greater license to this formidable engine, in order to obtain liberty, than can be borne with less important objects in view; for the press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master. - James F. Cooper

In America, it is indispensable that every well-wisher of true liberty should understand that acts of tyranny can only proceed from the public. The public, then, is to be watched, in this country, as, in other countries kings and aristocrats are to be watched. - James F. Cooper

Candor is a proof of both a just frame of mind, and of a good tone of breeding. It is a quality that belongs equally to the honest man and to the gentleman. - James F. Cooper

America owes most of its social prejudices to the exaggerated religious opinions of the different sects which were so instrumental in establishing the colonies. - James F. Cooper

Although the political liberty of this country is greater than that of nearly every other civilized nation, its personal liberty is said to be less. - James F. Cooper

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