“Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.”
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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
Truth is certainly a branch of morality and a very important one to society.
If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy.
Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.
