Founding Father Of The United States Inspirational Quotes (56)

The education of young citizens ought to form them to good manners, to accustom them to labor, to inspire them with a love of order, and to impress them with respect for. lawful authority. Religion is the only solid basis of good morals therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man towards God.

I cannot however help repeating Piety, because I think it indispensible. Religion in a Family is at once its brightest Ornament & its best Security.

A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a jealous eye.

I firmly believe that the benevolent Creator designed the republican Form of Government for Man.

The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, and perseverance.

It requires time to bring honest Men to think & determine alike even in important Matters. Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.

A nation of shopkeepers are very seldom so disinterested.

If we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom.