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Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private cont
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"Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate"

- Ulysses S. Grant

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This quote by Ulysses S. Grant stresses the value of keeping the church and state separate. He recommends that religion must be left to the household altar, the church, and the private school, which need to be supported entirely by private contributions. This quote recommends that faith must be stayed out of the government and that the government must not be involved in spiritual matters. Grant's quote also implies that spiritual institutions need to be funded by private donations and not by the federal government. This quote is a reminder that the separation of church and state is an essential principle in a democratic society. Grant's quote is a tip that religious freedom is a fundamental right and that the government should not interfere with spiritual matters.

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Ulysses S. Grant This quote is written / told by Ulysses S. Grant between April 27, 1822 and July 23, 1885. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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