Popularity, I have always thought, may aptly be compared to a coquette - the more you woo her, the more apt is she to elude your embrace.
John TylerRead
Let it be henceforth proclaimed to the world that man's conscience was created free; that he is no longer accountable to his fellow man for his religious opinions, being responsible therefore only to his God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the belief in individual freedom of conscience concerning religious beliefs, asserting that accountability lies with God alone.
John Tyler's quote advocates for the idea that every individual has the inherent right to hold their own religious beliefs without the pressure or judgment of society. It suggests that personal conscience should be free from external influence, and individuals should answer only to a higher power regarding their faith. This notion is foundational to the principles of religious freedom and individual autonomy in belief systems.
Themes
FreedomConscienceReligionIndividualityBelief
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a lecture on religious freedom.
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All quotes →The United States have adventured upon a great and noble experiment, which is believed to have been hazarded in the absence of all previous precedent - that of total separation of Church and State. No religious establishment by law exists among us. The conscience is left free from all restraint and each is permitted to worship his Maker after his own judgement.
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Our form of government can no longer be considered an experiment in politics. Crowned with success, it stands forth an example to the world and exhibits the proudest triumph of reason and philosophy.
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If we find ourselves increasing beyond example in numbers, in strength, in wealth, in knowledge, in everything which promotes human and social happiness, let us ever remember our dependence for all these on the protection and merciful dispensations of Divine Providence.
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