I shall have liberty to think for myself without molesting others or being molested myself.

A constitution founded on these principles introduces knowledge among the people, and inspires them with a conscious dignity becoming freemen; a general emulation takes place, which causes good humor, sociability, good manners, and good morals to be general. That elevation of sentiment inspired by such a government, makes the common people brave and enterprising. That ambition which is inspired by it makes them sober, industrious, and frugal.

There is not an enemy so stout, as to storm and take the fortress of the mind, Unless its infirmity turn traitor, and Fear unbar the gates.

When public virtue is gone, when the national spirit is fled the republic is lost in essence, though it may still exist in form

Human passions unbridled by morality and religion...would break the stronges cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net.

The Christian religion is, above all the religions that ever prevailed or existed in ancient or modern times, the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity and humanity.

Have you considered that system of holy lies and pious frauds that has raged and triumphed for 1,500 years?