These are the times that try men's souls.

The Allwise Creator hath been dishonored by being made the author of fable and the human mind degraded by believing it.

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

One good schoolmaster is of more use than a hundred priests.

As to the book called the bible, it is blasphemy to call it the Word of God. It is a book of lies and contradictions and a history of bad times and bad men.

Universal empire is the prerogative of a writer. His concerns are with all mankind, and though he cannot command their obedience,he can assign them their duty. The Republic of Letters is more ancient than monarchy, and of far higher character in the world than the vassal court of Britain.

It is painful to behold a man employing his talents to corrupt himself.