No great advance has ever been made in science, politics, or religion, without controversy.

- Lyman Beecher

[Disestablishment was] the best thing that ever happened to the state of Connecticut. It cut the churches loose from dependence on state support. It …

- Lyman Beecher

Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character much faster than anyone can lie me out of it

- Lyman Beecher

We may form free constitutions, but our vices will destroy them; we may enact laws, but they will not protect us.

- Lyman Beecher

Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death.

- Lyman Beecher

Eloquence is logic on fire.

- Lyman Beecher