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A collection of notable quotations from a variety of Early Modern Era individuals. See the Guide for more details.
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Two of the New England Colonies enjoy a Government purely democratical the Nature and Principle of which both civil and religious are so totally incompatible with Monarchy, that they have ever lived in a restless state under it. The other two tho not so popular in their frame bordered so near upon it that Monarchical Influence hung very heavy on them. The best opportunity in the World being now offered them to throw off all subjection and embrace their darling Democracy they are determined to accept it.
— to Landon Carter April 14, 1776
— Carter Braxton

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