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James Iredell on Temptations

If men, therefore, of good character, and held in universal estimation for integrity, can be tempted when a great object is in view, to violate the strict duties of morality, what may be expected from others who have neither character nor virtue, but stand ready to yield to temptations of any kind?”

- James Iredell, 9 Fed. Cas. 826, no. 5,126 C.C.D.Pa. 1799

Charles Carroll on the Need for Morality in a Republic

Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion whose morality is so sublime and pure ... are undermining the solid foundation of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments.

- Charles Carroll, Letter to James McHenry of November 4, 1800