Humanism or atheism is a wonderful philosophy of life as long as you are big, strong, and between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five. But watch out if you are in a lifeboat and there are others who are younger, bigger, or smarter.
William Murray, 1st Earl of MansfieldA dose of poison can do its work but once. A bad book can go on poisoning minds for generations.
William Murray, 1st Earl of MansfieldUncertain justice by a verdict is much better than certain injustice.
William Murray, 1st Earl of MansfieldThe expenses of the paperwork and court fees involved in pursuing the appeal through the courts were not too high. In fact, as I recall, removing prayer from U.S. public schools cost less than $20,000... no Christian organization filed a brief in support of our opponents.
William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield