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Elbridge Gerry quotes: I am exceedingly distressed at the proceedings of the Convention-being ... almost sure, they will ... lay the foundation of a Civil War.

I am exceedingly distressed at the proceedings of the Convention-being ... almost sure, they will ... lay the foundation of a Civil War.

Elbridge Gerry quotes: The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots.

The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots.

Elbridge Gerry quotes: No religious doctrine shall be established by law.

No religious doctrine shall be established by law.

Elbridge Gerry quotes: A standing army is like a standing member. It's an excellent assurance of domestic tranquility, but a dangerous temptation to foreign adventure.

A standing army is like a standing member. It's an excellent assurance of domestic tranquility, but a dangerous temptation to foreign adventure.