Well-Said Quotables

"…Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these Pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of Men & citizens. The mere Politician, equally with the pious man ought to respect & to cherish them… Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure—reason and experience both forbid us to expect that National morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle…"

George Washington
Farewell Address 1796