Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

It has been the error of the schools to teach astronomy, and all the other sciences, and subjects of natural philosophy, as accomplishments only; whereas they should be taught theologically, or with reference to the Being who is the author of them: for all the principles of science are of divine origin. Man cannot make, or invent, or contrive principles: he can only discover them; and he ought to look through the discovery to the Author.

If those to whom power is delegated do well, they will be respected; if not, they will be despised.

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

Accustom a people to believe that priests, or any other class of men can forgive sins and you will have sins in abundance.

All Of Us Might Wish At Times That We Lived In A More Tranquil World....(yet) Our Times Are Challenging And Filled With Opportunity.

The first was a government of priestcraft, the second of conquerors, and the third of reason.