Lyman Beecher Quotes

United States, Clergyman
October 12, 1775 – January, 10, 1863.

Lyman Beecher (October 12, 1775 – January 10, 1863) was a Presbyterian minister, American Temperance Society co-founder and leader, and the father of 13 children, many of whom became noted figures, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Ward Beecher, Charles Beecher, Edward Beecher, Isabella Beecher Hooker, Catharine Beecher and Thomas K. Beecher.

[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
- God
- Support
- Church
No great advance has been made in science, politics, or religion without controversy.

Lyman Beecher
- Great
- Science

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
- Good
- Work
- Character
Eloquence is logic on fire.

Lyman Beecher
- Fire
- Logic
- Eloquence
We may form free constitutions, but our vices will destroy them; we may enact laws, but they will not protect us.

Lyman Beecher
- May
- Free
- Law
No great advance has ever been made in science, politics, or religion, without controversy.

Lyman Beecher
- Great
- Science
- Religion
Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death.

Lyman Beecher
- Death
- Alone