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 RushTerror acts powerfully upon the body, through the medium of the mind, and should be employed in the cure of madness.
Benjamin RushMothers and schools plant the seeds of nearly all the good and evil which exists in the world.
Benjamin RushI have alternately been called an Aristocrat and a Democrat. I am neither. I am a Christocrat.
Benjamin RushTemperate, sincere, and intelligent inquiry and discussion are only to be dreaded by the advocates of error. The truth need not fear them.
Benjamin RushIn 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.
Benjamin Rush