John Witherspoon Quotes

"Those who wish well to the State ought to choose to places of trust men of inward principle, justified by exemplary conversation."
- John Witherspoon
(Related: Men, Trust, Conversation, State)

"Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease."
- John Witherspoon

"The people in general ought to have regard to the moral character of those whom they invest with authority either in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches."
- John Witherspoon
(Related: People, Character, Authority)