... happily the Government of the United States... gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ? — George Washington Copy Share Image
Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. — George Washington Copy Share Image
We have abundant reason to rejoice that in this Land the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The United States of America should have a foundation free from the influence of clergy. — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the Laws. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by difference of sentiment in religion appear to be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution may be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into the Army,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions. — George Washington Copy Share Image
