A perfect character might be attended with the inconvenience of being envied and hated; and that a benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.

Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.

Those have a short Lent who owe money to be paid at Easter.

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.

History will also afford frequent opportunities of showing the necessity of a public religion, from its usefulness to the public; the advantage of a religious character among private persons; the mischiefs of superstition, and the excellency of the Christian religion above all others, ancient or modern.

It is the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins.

Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you.