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> [But the origin of the American Republic is distinguished by peculiar circumstances. Other nations have been driven together by fear and necessity-the governments have generally been the result of a single man's observations; or the offspring of particular interests. In…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/but-the-origin-of-the-american-republic-is-distinguished-by-peculiar/)

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> [In the formation of our constitution the wisdom of all ages is collected-the legislators of antiquity are consulted, as well as the opinions and interests of the millions who are concerned. It short, it is an empire of reason.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/in-the-formation-of-our-constitution-the-wisdom-of-all-ages-is/)

[Noah Webster](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/noah-webster/)

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## Other authors on Antiquity

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## More by Noah Webster

> [In the formation of such a government, it is not only the right, but the indispensable duty of every citizen to examine the principles…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/in-the-formation-of-such-a-government-it-is-not-only-the-right-but/)

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> [The freedom of the press is a valuable privilege; but the abuse of it, in this country, is a frightful evil. The licentiousness of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/the-freedom-of-the-press-is-a-valuable-privilege-but-the-abuse-of-it/)

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> [EDUCATION, n. The bringing up, as of a child; instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/education-n-the-bringing-up-as-of-a-child-instruction-formation-of/)

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> [The education of youth, an employment of more consequence than making laws and preaching the gospel, because it lays the foundation on which both…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/the-education-of-youth-an-employment-of-more-consequence-than-making/)

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> [Every civil government is based upon some religion or philosophy of life. Education in a nation will propagate the religion of that nation. In…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/every-civil-government-is-based-upon-some-religion-or-philosophy-of/)

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> [The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities, and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/the-virtues-of-men-are-of-more-consequence-to-society-than-their/)

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> [It is alleged by men of loose principles , or defective views of the subject, that religion and morality are not necessary or important…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/it-is-alleged-by-men-of-loose-principles-or-defective-views-of-the/)

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> [ \[T\]he Christian religion, in its purity, is the basis, or rather the source of all genuine freedom in government. . . . and I… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/t-he-christian-religion-in-its-purity-is-the-basis-or-rather-the/)

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> [An immense effect may be produced by small powers wisely and steadily directed.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/an-immense-effect-may-be-produced-by-small-powers-wisely-and-steadily/)

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> [The Moral Law is summarily contained in the Decalogue or Ten Commandments; written by the finger of God on two tablets of stone, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/the-moral-law-is-summarily-contained-in-the-decalogue-or-ten/)

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> [It is the sincere desire of the writer that our citizens should early understand that the genuine source of correct republican principles is the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/it-is-the-sincere-desire-of-the-writer-that-our-citizens-should-early/)

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> [Knowledge, learning, talents are not necessarily connected with sound moral and political principles… And eminent abilities, accompanied with depravity of heart, render the possessor…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/knowledge-learning-talents-are-not-necessarily-connected-with-sound/)

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> [Might his last glance behold the glorious ensign of the Republic still full high advanced, its arms and trophies streaming in all their original…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/might-his-last-glance-behold-the-glorious-ensign-of-the-republic/)

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> [Ability is active power, or power to perform.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/ability-is-active-power-or-power-to-perform/)

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> [The Bible was America's basic textbook in all fields.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/noah-webster/the-bible-was-america-s-basic-textbook-in-all-fields/)

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