Richard Mentor Johnson quotes

Richard Mentor Johnson was an American politician and the ninth Vice President of the United States. He was known for his unconventional personal life and military service during the War of 1812. He played a significant role in American politics during the early 19th century. Here are 3 of his quotes:

What other nations call religious toleration, we call religious rights. They are not exercised in virtue of governmental indulgence, but as rights, of which government cannot deprive any portion of citizens, however small.

Richard Mentor Johnson

Our Constitution recognises no other power than that of persuasion, for enforcing religious observances.

Richard Mentor Johnson