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Thus, I consent, sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors, I sacrifice to the Public Good. I have never whispered a syllable of them abroad. Within these walls they were born, and here…
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In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general government necessary for us there is no Form of Government but what may be a blessing to the People if well administered; and I believe farther that this is likely to be well…
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Let’s see if we can unpack some of what Franklin wrote those many years ago. I confess that I do not entirely approve this Constitution at present; but sir, I am not sure I shall never approve it: For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information or fuller…