Government has no right to make itself a party in any debates respecting the principles or mode of forming or of changing, constitutions. It is not for the benefit of those who exercise the powers of government, that constitutions, and the governments issuing from them, are established.

Youth is the seed time of good habits, as well in nations as in individuals.

The more we bestow the richer we become.

Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law.

The most detestable wickedness, the most horrid cruelties, and the greatest miseries, that have afflicted the human race have had their origin in this thing called revelation, or revealed religion.

The Bible: a history of wickedness that has served to corrupt and brutalise mankind.

In Deism our reason and our belief are happily united.