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— John Selden"He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinch him, he will play with you as finely as may be, he is a very good moral mastiff; but if you hurt him, he will fly in your face, and tear out your throat."
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Religion is the solid basis of good morals; therefore education should teach the precepts of religion, and the duties of man toward God.
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