We first crush people to the earth, and then claim the right of trampling on them forever, because they are prostrate. - Lydia Maria Child

Reverence is the highest quality of man’s nature; and that individual, or nation, which has it slightly developed, is so far unfortunate. It is a strong spiritual instinct, and seeks to form channels for itself where none exists; thus Americans, in the dearth of other objects to worship, fall to worshipping themselves.

It is impossible to exaggerate the evil work theology has done in the world.

Genius hath electric power Which earth can never tame,
Bright suns may scorch and dark clouds lower, Its flash is still the same.