“The apostle enters upon his subject thus - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God.”

“There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.”

“But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.”

“The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility.”

“Mungu hatakubali kuwa na mtu katika ufalme wake ambaye hatakubali kutawaliwa naye. Usikubali kutawaliwa na Ibilisi, kubali kutawaliwa na Mungu. Ni jukumu letu kuanza kuishi sasa kama vile tutakavyo...”

“Wonder is an open heaven to wisdom.”

“It is blasphemy to call tyrants and oppressors, Gods ministers. They are more properly the messengers of Satan to buffet us. No rulers are properly Gods ministers, but such as are just, ruling in t...”

“God and government can work together”

“When it comes down to it, government is simply an abandonment of responsibility on the assumption that there are people, other than ourselves, who really know how to manage things. But the governme...”

“In our country let us reject violence and selfishness which could destroy Nigeria unity.”