Anarchy Quote by Gouverneur Morris

Religion is the only solid Base of morals and that Morals are the only possible Support of free governments.

— Gouverneur Morris

Religion is the solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.

— Gouverneur Morris

“Education is fundamentally religious. Consequently, there is no question about whether a morality will be imposed in that education, but rather which morality will…

— Douglas Wilson

Religion is the only solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.…

— Gouverneur Morris

Religion, morality, and knowledge are necessary for good government... Therefore schools and the means of educating the people should always be encouraged.

— Thomas Jefferson

If . . . a principle of true Religion [i.e., true Christianity] should . . . gain ground, there is no estimating the effects…

— William Wilberforce

Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths,…

— George Washington

Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.

— George Washington

In my view, the Christian religion is the most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a free government…

— Noah Webster

The only foundation for useful education in a republic is to be laid in religion.

— Thomas Jefferson

“The only way to combat extremist ideas of religion is for government to teach the right religion.”

— Karen Elliott House

Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. It is impossible to rightly govern the…

— George Washington