This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For Freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in Freedom's hallowed shade.

There are three points of doctrine the belief of which forms the foundation of all morality. The first is the existence of God; the second is the immortality of the human soul; and the third is a future state of rewards and punishments. Suppose it possible for a man to disbelieve either of these three articles of faith and that man will have no conscience, he will have no other law than that of the tiger or the shark. The laws of man may bind him in chains or may put him to death, but they never can make him wise, virtuous, or happy.

The Law given from Sinai was a civil and municipal as well as a moral and religious code.

The first and almost the only Book deserving of universal attention is the Bible.

Civil liberty can be established on no foundation of human reason which will not at the same time demonstrate the right of religious freedom.

The laws of man may bind him in chains or may put him to death, but they never can make him wise, virtuous, or happy.

[I believe in the] rebuilding of Judea as an independent nation.