Joseph Priestley
He is credited with the discovery of oxygen and several other gases.
Quotes by Joseph Priestley
The only foundation of government is the consent of the governed.
The doctrine of the immateriality of the soul is a philosophical error, and not a scriptural truth.
The proper business of a Christian is to do good to all men.
The progress of knowledge is the great instrument of human improvement.
The doctrine of eternal damnation is repugnant to the goodness of God.
The true method of philosophizing is to begin with facts, and to proceed to general principles.
The only legitimate use of power is to promote the happiness of mankind.
The more we study nature, the more we shall be convinced of the wisdom and power of its author.
The greatest obstacle to the progress of truth is the attachment to old opinions.
The proper object of government is not to make men religious, but to make them happy.
The doctrine of the atonement, as commonly understood, is a corruption of Christianity.
The true end of science is not merely to gratify curiosity, but to improve the condition of human life.
The more we know of the laws of nature, the more we shall be able to control and direct them to our own advantage.
The greatest discovery of all is the discovery of truth.
The only true worship of God is to do his will.
The proper business of a philosopher is to inquire into the causes of things.
The doctrine of predestination is inconsistent with the moral attributes of God.
The more we cultivate our reason, the more we shall be able to distinguish truth from error.
The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morality and government.
The true spirit of Christianity is a spirit of universal benevolence.