The God of metaphysics is but an idea. But the God of religion, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sovereign Judge of actions and thoughts, is a power.
Contempt for private wrongs was one of the features of ancient morals.
To the liberal ideas of the age must be opposed the moral ideas of all ages.
Know that morality is a curb, not a spur.
Of the two, I prefer those who render vice lovable to those who degrade virtue.
There is an admiration which is the daughter of knowledge.