In justice to human society it may perhaps be said of almost all the polities and civil institutions in the world, however imperfect, that they have been founded in and carried on with very considerable wisdom.

A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.

We stand a better chance with aristocracy, whether hereditary or elective, than with monarchy.

We stand a better chance with aristocracy, whether hereditary or elective, than with monarchy.