It is the direction and not the magnitude which is to be taken into consideration.

Of all the systems of religion that ever were invented, there is no more derogatory to the Almighty, more unedifiying to man, more repugnant to reason, and more contradictory to itself than this thing called Christianity.

I know not whether taxes are raised to fight wars, or wars are fought in order to raise taxes.

Those who expect to reap the blessing of freedom must undertake to support it.

I detest the Bible as I detest everything that is cruel.

The Bible is a book that has been read more and examined less than any book that ever existed.

I would not dare so dishonor my Creator's name by attaching it to this filthy book.