“All religions united with government are more or less inimical to liberty. All, separated from government, are compatible with liberty.” – Henry Clay, statesman and orator (12 Apr 1777-1852)

Clay was really from the second generation of the Republic, but, he was skillful orator with a lot of brilliant thoughts to share.  This post will mark the change over when I start to include quotes from other American influences beyond the Founders but grew from their principles with something of value to include in  the American voice.