In that one instance, they have much to say for themselves, and it appears, at least, very possible, that they may have been acted in it, by virtuous and generous principles, even though we should suppose them mistaken.  Remember then, that popularity and fame are the very nutriment of virtue.  A thirst for fame is not a weakness.  It is “the noble mind’s distinguishing perfection.”  If then you would bind administration by tenfold ties to the cause of liberty, do not withdraw from them your approbation till they have forfeited it, by betraying, in one plain and palpable instance, the principles upon which they have formerly acted.  I believe they need no new bonds, but are unchangeably fixed in the generous system, with which they commenced.  But thus much is certain.  If any thing can detach them from this glorious cause; if any thing can cool their ardour for the common weal, there is nothing that has half so great a tendency to effect this, as unmerited obloquy and disgrace.

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