Rufus King Quotes

• The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind.

  Rufus King

  Law, Mankind, All Time

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• The most numerous objects of legislation belong to the States. Those of the National Legislature [are] but few.

  Rufus King

  Legislature, States, Legislation

  Rufus King (1971). “The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: 1755-1794”

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• This is the law of God by which He makes His way known to man and is paramount to all human control.

  Rufus King

  Men, Law, Way

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• In our laws...by the oath which they prescribe, we appeal to the Supreme Being so to deal with us hereafter as we observe the obligation of our oaths. The Pagan world...are without the mighty influence of this principle which is proclaimed in the Christian system.

  Rufus King

  Christian, Law, Principles

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• I never liked the Hierarchy of the Church-an equality in the teacher of Religion, and a dependence on the people, are republican sentiments-but if the Clergy combine, they will have their influence on Government

  Rufus King

  Teacher, Government, People

  Rufus King (1971). “The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: 1755-1794”

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