If there were a nation of Gods, it would govern itself democratically. A government so perfect is not suited to men.

If all were perfect Christians, individuals would do their duty; the people would be obedient to the laws, the magistrates incorrupt, and there would be neither vanity nor luxury in such a state.

All through life a man has need of a counsellor and guide.

The falsification of history has done more to impede human development than any one thing known to mankind.

Fame is but the breath of people, and that often unwholesome.

Nature wants children to be children before men... Childhood has its own seeing, thinking and feeling.

I think we cannot too strongly attack superstition, which is the disturber of society; nor too highly respect genuine religion, which is the support of it.