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Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future.
I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.
I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.