Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

Civil officials have no business meddling in private religious affairs.

We often repent of what we have said, but never, never, of that which we have not.

There is not a truth existing which I fear... or would wish unknown to the whole world.

I have been happy . . . in believing that . . . whatever follies we may be led into as to foreign nations, we shall never give up our Union, the last anchor of our hope, and that alone which is to prevent this heavenly country from becoming an arena of gladiators.

Without virtue, happiness cannot be.

The doctrines of Jesus are simple and tend all to the happiness of man, that there is only one God and God is perfect. That God and man are one. That to love God with all your heart, and your neighbor as yourself, is the sum of religion. These are the great points on which I endeavor to reform and live my life.