Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and the State forever separate.
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Let no guilty man escape, if it can be avoided. No personal considerations should stand in the way of performing a public duty.
Permalink to quote #17 It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. From the age of 17 I had never even wi…
Permalink to quote #19 You can violate the law. The banks may violate the law and be sustained in doing so. But the President of the United States cannot violate the law.
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