In the formation of such a government, it is not only the right, but the indispensable duty of every citizen to examine… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The freedom of the press is a valuable privilege; but the abuse of it, in this country, is a frightful evil. The… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
Every civil government is based upon some religion or philosophy of life. Education in a nation will propagate the religion of that… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
[T]he Christian religion, in its purity, is the basis, or rather the source of all genuine freedom in government. . . .… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
But the origin of the American Republic is distinguished by peculiar circumstances. Other nations have been driven together by fear and necessity-the… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The Bible must be considered as the great source of all the truth by which men are to be guided in government… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws .… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
...if the citizens neglect their Duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made,… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
But while property is considered as the basis of the freedom of the American yeomanry, there are other auxiliary supports; among which… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The ecclesiastical establishments of Europe which serve to support tyrannical governments are not the Christian religion but abuses and corruptions of it. — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted . . . .… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The man who has half a million of dollars in property... has a much higher interest in the government, than the man… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
In my view, the Christian religion is the most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
“The foundation of all free government and all social order must be laid in families and in the discipline of youth. Young… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The ecclesiastical establishments of Europe, which serve to support tyrannical governments, are not the Christian religion, but abuses and corruptions of it.… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
It is admitted that all men have an equal right to the enjoyment of their life, property and personal security; and it… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
It is an object of vast magnitude that systems of education should be adopted and pursued which may not only diffuse a… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers, let it be impressed on your mind that God… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed, as they are in almost every country in Europe. — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
No truth is more evident to my mind than that the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
A pure democracy is generally a very bad government, It is often the most tyrannical government on earth; for a multitude is… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The freedom of the press is a valuable privilege, but the abuse of it in this country is a frightful evil. The… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
In the formation of such a government, it is not only the right, but the indispensable duty of every citizen to examine the principles… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The freedom of the press is a valuable privilege; but the abuse of it, in this country, is a frightful evil. The licentiousness of… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
EDUCATION, n. The bringing up, as of a child; instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The education of youth, an employment of more consequence than making laws and preaching the gospel, because it lays the foundation on which both… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
Every civil government is based upon some religion or philosophy of life. Education in a nation will propagate the religion of that nation. In… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities, and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
It is alleged by men of loose principles , or defective views of the subject, that religion and morality are not necessary or important… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
[T]he Christian religion, in its purity, is the basis, or rather the source of all genuine freedom in government. . . . and I… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
An immense effect may be produced by small powers wisely and steadily directed. — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
The Moral Law is summarily contained in the Decalogue or Ten Commandments; written by the finger of God on two tablets of stone, and… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
It is the sincere desire of the writer that our citizens should early understand that the genuine source of correct republican principles is the… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
Knowledge, learning, talents are not necessarily connected with sound moral and political principles.... And eminent abilities, accompanied with depravity of heart, render the possessor… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image