The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government—Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)[715]

Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of men will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice, without constraint.—Alexander Hamilton, (1757-1804)^{^[716]}

The unity of Government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very Liberty, which you so highly prize.—George Washington (1732-1799)^{^[717]}

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Source: Aguilera-Barchet Bruno. A History of Western Public Law. Between Nation and State. Springer,2015. — 788 p.. 2015

The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government—Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)[715]

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