It is important that we should never lose sight of this distinction. We must not confuse the peoples with their governments.

But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing.

Paper money is like dram-drinking, it relieves for a moment by deceitful sensation, but gradually diminishes the natural heat, and leaves the body worse than it found it. Were not this the case, and could money be made of paper at pleasure, every sovereign in Europe would be as rich as he pleased. But the truth is, that it is a bubble and the attempt vanity. Nature has provided the proper materials for money: gold and silver, and any attempt of ours to rival her is ridiculous.

In Deism our reason and our belief become happily united. The wonderful structure of the universe, and everything we behold in the system of the creation, prove to us, far better than books can do, the existence of a God, and at the same time proclaim His attributes.

The Christian system of religion is an outrage on common sense.

Wisdom degenerates in governments as governments increase in age.

The art of publicity is a black art; but it has come to stay, and every year adds to its potency.