“It will not do to investigate the subject of religion too closely, as it is apt to lead to infidelity.”
“God is not subject to religion. Religion is subject to God.”
“Investigation after declaration of submission leads astray.”
“Prosperity is too apt to prevent us from examining our conduct; but adversity leads us to think properly of our state, and so is most beneficial to us.”
“I am not apt to follow blindly the lead of other men”
“The fear of God is not the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God is the death of wisdom. Skepticism and doubt lead to study and investigation, and investigation is the beginning of wisdom.”