Quotes from Benjamin Rush

The American war is over, but this is far from being the case with the American Revolution.

Some talked,some wrote, and some fought to promote and establish it, but you, Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson thought for us all

I am pursuing Truth, and am indifferent whither I am led, if she is my only leader.

The only foundation for a useful education in a republic is to be laid in religion. Without it there can be no virtue, and without virtue there can be no liberty, and liberty is the object of all republican governments.

The American war is over, but this is far from being the case with the American Revolution.

As the War Office of the United States was established in a time of peace, it is equally reasonable that a Peace Office should be established in a time of War.

Scandal dies sooner of itself, than we could kill it.

The Bible contains more knowledge necessary to man in his present state than any other book in the world.

A pioneer is generally a man who has outlived his credit or fortune in the cultivated parts.

The art of healing is like an unroofed temple, uncovered at the top and cracked at the foundation.

Liberty without virtue would be no blessing to us.

Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error.

Without Virtue there can be no liberty