If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it through. How else shall I have confidence in myself to do important things? – George Clason
The restriction of religion to private life therefore does not necessarily threaten the vital interests of the majority religion, if there is one, and it protects minority religions from tyranny of the majority. – Phillip E. Johnson
Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. – George Washington