Quotes from Elbridge Gerry

Self defense is a primary law of nature, which no subsequent law of society can abolish; the immediate gift of the Creator, obliges everyone to resist the first approaches of tyranny.

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

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

No religious doctrine shall be established by law.