The American war is over, but this is far from being the case with the American Revolution.
BENJAMIN RUSHControversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error.
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Mania’s premonitory signs are unusual acts of extravagance, manifested by the purchase of houses, and certain expensive and unnecessary articles of furniture.
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Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge. Without learning, men are incapable of knowing their rights.
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We have not only multiplied diseases, but we have made them more fatal.
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Christianity is the only true and perfect religion; and… in proportion as mankind adopt its principles and obey its precepts, they will be wise and happy.
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I have always considered Christianity as the strong ground of republicanism.
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I do not believe that the Constitution was the offspring of inspiration, but I am as satisfied that it is as much the work of a Divine Providence as any of the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testament.
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Temperate, sincere, and intelligent inquiry and discussion are only to be dreaded by the advocates of error. The truth need not fear them.
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The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
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Let us show the world that a difference of opinion upon medical subjects is not incompatible with medical friendships; and in so doing, let us throw the whole odium of the hostility of physicians to each other upon their competition for business and money.
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Liberty without virtue would be no blessing to us.
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Without religion, I believe that learning does real mischief to the morals and principles of mankind.
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Without Virtue there can be no liberty
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The art of healing is like an unroofed temple, uncovered at the top and cracked at the foundation.
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Let our pupil be taught that he does not belong to himself, but that he is public property. Let him be taught to love his family, but let him be taught at the same time that he must forsake and even forget them when the welfare of his country requires it.
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Tis done. We have become a nation.
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