When a man has so far corrupted and prostituted the chastity of his mind, as to [profess] things he does not believe, he has prepared himself for the commission of every other crime.

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To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead, or endeavoring to convert an atheist by scripture.

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It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.

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No country can be called free which is governed by an absolute power; and it matters not whether it be an absolute royal power or an absolute legislative power, as the consequences will be the same to the people.

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Ye that dare oppose, not only tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!

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When all other rights are taken away, the right of rebellion is made perfect.

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The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.

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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.

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You cannot undermine police authority and then complain about rising crime.

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Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.

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