Lyman Beecher Born : October 12, 1775Died : January 10, 1863 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Lyman Beecher We may form free constitutions, but our vices will destroy them; we may enact laws, but they will not protect us. Lyman Beecher viceslawmay No great advance has ever been made in science, politics, or religion, without controversy. Lyman Beecher controversial-topicsachievementscience Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. Lyman Beecher cleverrunningdeath Eloquence is logic on fire. Lyman Beecher eloquencelogicfire [Disestablishment was] the best thing that ever happened to the state of Connecticut. It cut the churches loose from dependence on state support. It threw them wholly on their own resources and on God. Lyman Beecher supportatheismcutting Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character much faster than anyone can lie me out of it Lyman Beecher runningcharacterlying No great advance has been made in science, politics, or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher greatpoliticssciencereligion
