Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

That is why we fight - in hopes of a day when we no longer need to.

A tiny and closed fraternity of privileged men, elected by no one, and enjoying a monopoly sanctioned and licensed by government.

A politician divides mankind into two classes: tools and enemies.

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.

99% of failures come from people who make excuses.

He who tampers with the currency robs labour of its bread.

Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are equal absolutely.

All propaganda has to be popular and has to accommodate itself to the comprehension of the least intelligent of those whom it seeks to reach.

Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.

This City is what it is because our citizens are what they are.

Dictators never invent their own opportunities.

Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.

As government expands, liberty contracts.

It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.

He who commits injustice is ever made more wretched than he who suffers it

A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

Enemies make you stronger, allies make you weaker.

Absolute power does not corrupt absolutely, absolute power attracts the corruptible.