Dr. Benjamin Franklin: “Sir, there are two passions which have a powerful influence on the affairs of men. These are ambition and avarice . . . get first all the people’s money, then all their lands, and then make them and their children servants for ever. . . . They had rather have one tyrant than five hundred..."

The Debates in the Federal Convention, Dr. Benjamin Franklin: “Sir, there are two passions which have a powerful influence on the affairs of men. These are ambition and avarice; the love of power, and the love of money. . . . get first all the people’s money, then all their lands, and then make them and their children servants for ever. . . . They had rather have one tyrant than five hundred. It gives more of the appearance of equality among Citizens, and that they like.”, June 2, 1787