Christianity is the only true and perfect religion; and... in proportion as mankind adopt its principles and obey its precepts, they will be wise and happy.

Without the restraints of religion and social worship, men become savages much sooner than savages become civilized by means of religion and civil government.

Without Virtue there can be no liberty

In such a performance you may lay the foundation of national happiness only in religion, not by leaving it doubtful "whether morals can exist without it," but by asserting that without religion morals are the effects of causes as purely physical as pleasant breezes and fruitful seasons.

Mania's premonitory signs are unusual acts of extravagance, manifested by the purchase of houses, and certain expensive and unnecessary articles of furniture.

Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families.

Without religion, I believe that learning does real mischief to the morals and principles of mankind.