That there are men in all countries who get their living by war, and by keeping up the quarrels of Nations is as shocking as it is true.

Ah, reader, put thy trust in thy creator, and thou wilt be safe; but if thou trustest to the book called the scriptures thou trustest to the rotten staff of fable and falsehood.

A government of our own is our natural right

The Vatican is a dagger in the heart of Italy.

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

I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of humans; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow creatures happy.

How necessary it is at all times to watch against the attempted encroachment of power, and to prevent its running to excess.