George Mason Quotes

A collection of quotes by George Mason.

George Mason (1725-1792) was an American statesman and Founding Father who played a crucial role in shaping the United States Constitution. Born in Virginia, Mason was known for his strong advocacy of individual rights and limited government. He authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which influenced the Bill of Rights in the Constitution. Mason was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention but ultimately refused to sign the final document due to its lack of a Bill of Rights. His ideas greatly influenced the development of American political philosophy and his work remains influential to this day.

Your dear baby has died innocent and blameless, and has been

Your dear baby has died innocent and blameless, and has been called away by an all wise and merciful Creator, most probably from a life to misery and misfortune, and most certainly to one of happiness and bliss.

Happiness

In all our associations in all our agreements let us never l

In all our associations in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim - that all power was originally lodged in, and consequently is derived from, the people.

Power

As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not a

As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not admit the southern states into the union, unless they agreed to the discontinuance of this disgraceful trade, because it would bring weakness and not strength to the union.

Strength

Every society, all government, and every kind of civil compa

Every society, all government, and every kind of civil compact therefore, is or ought to be, calculated for the general good and safety of the community.

Society

A few years' experience will convince us that those things w

A few years' experience will convince us that those things which at the time they happened we regarded as our greatest misfortunes have proved our greatest blessings.

Experience