There is no doubt that religious fanatics have done more to prejudice the cause they affect to advocate than have its opponents.
Lenity has almost always wisdom and justice on its side.
Self-respect is the best of all.
Not the least misfortune in a prominent falsehood is the fact that tradition is apt to repeat it for truth.
If we are at peace with God and our own conscience, what enemy among men need we fear?
If gratitude is due from children to their earthly parent, how much more is the gratitude of the great family of men due to our father in heaven.