Quote#Politics & Power
The American war is over; but this far from being the case with the…
Quote byBenjamin Rush · 1746–1813
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Price, May 25, 1786.
English (original)
The American war is over; but this far from being the case with the American revolution. On the contrary, nothing but the first act of the drama is closed. It remains yet to establish and perfect our new forms of government and to prepare the principles, morals, and manners of our citizens for these forms of government after they are established and brought to perfection.
— Benjamin Rush
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