To suppose that man without language taught himself to speak, seems to me as absurd as it would be to suppose that without legs he could teach himself to walk. Language, therefore, must have been the immediate gift of God. — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
An immense effect may be produced by small powers wisely and steadily directed. — Noah Webster Copy Share
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
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
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
Might his last glance behold the glorious ensign of the Republic still full high advanced, its arms and trophies streaming in all their original… — Noah Webster Copy Share
