Lewis Morris Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lewis Morris.

Lewis Morris (1726-1798) was an American statesman and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born in New York, he was raised in a prominent political family and educated at Yale University. Morris served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and played an active role in advocating for independence from Britain. He also held various political positions in New York, including as a member of the New York Provincial Congress and as a state senator. Morris was known for his support of agricultural and economic development, and his efforts to secure constitutional rights implemented in the state of New York.