Morality Quotes

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[Why] should not the Bible regain the place it once held as a school book? Its morals are pure, its examples captivating and noble. The… — Fisher Ames
Without religion, I believe that learning does real mischief to the morals and principles of mankind. — Benjamin Rush
If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted . . . . If a republican… — Noah Webster
The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be… — George Washington
Religion and good morals are the only solid foundation of public liberty and happiness. — Samuel Adams
Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ? — George Washington
Reading, reflection and time have convinced me that the interests of society require the observation of those moral precepts only in which all religions agree. — Thomas Jefferson
The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than… — George Washington
In such a performance you may lay the foundation of national happiness only in religion, not by leaving it doubtful "whether morals can exist without… — Benjamin Rush
Religion is the only solid Base of morals and that Morals are the only possible Support of free governments. — Gouverneur Morris
The ecclesiastical establishments of Europe, which serve to support tyrannical governments, are not the Christian religion, but abuses and corruptions of it. The religion of… — Noah Webster
Nothing has a greater tendency to lessen the reverence which mankind ought to have for the Supreme Being, than a careless repetition of his name… — Noah Webster
The character of Anglo-American civilization . . . is the product . . . of two perfectly distinct elements that elsewhere have often made war… — Alexis de Tocqueville
The happiness of a people, and the good order and preservation of civil government, essentially depend on piety, religion, and morality. — Fisher Ames
It is a fool only, and not the philosopher, nor even the prudent man, that will live as if there were no God... Were a… — Thomas Paine
Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that… — George Washington
May the children of the stock of Abraham who dwell in this land continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other inhabitants-while… — George Washington
Independence can be trusted nowhere but with the people in mass. They are inherently independent of all but moral law. — Thomas Jefferson
Piety, religion, and morality are intimately connected with the well being of that state, and indispensable to the administration of civil justice. — Joseph Story
I see no clear reason why the doctrine of self-interest properly understood should turn men away from religious beliefs. — Alexis de Tocqueville

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