It has been known that frauds and forgeries
perpetrated by such unscrupulous persons were so cleverly designed
that they bore the evidence of superior education, and almost of genius.
The more a man is educated the more is it necessary, for the welfare
of the state, to instruct him how to make a proper use of his talents:
Education is like a double-edged sword. It may be turned to dangerous usages
if it is not properly handled.
As there is no established church in the United States,
and in view of the numberless different sects, it is not advisable
to permit any particular phase of religion to be taught.
But why not consent to allow the cardinal principles of morality
to be taught in every school? The following may serve as examples:
(1) Honesty is the best policy.
(2) Honor thy father and thy mother.
(3) Universal brotherhood.
(4) Love of mankind.
(5) Charity to all.
(6) Purity in thought and action.
(7) Pure food makes a pure body.
(8) Happiness consists of health and a pure conscience.
(9) Live and let live.
(10) Respect a man for his virtues, not for his money or position.
(11) `Fiat justitia, ruat coelum' (Let justice be done,
though the Heavens should fall).
(12) Bear no malice against anyone.
(13) Be equitable and just to all men.
(14) Liberty and freedom but not license.
(15) Do not unto others what ye would not that others should do unto you.
I have jotted down the above just as they occurred to me while writing.
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