Appearances matter and remember to smile.

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.

We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees

In all intellectual debates, both sides tend to be correct in what they affirm, and wrong in what they deny.

I never expect men to give us liberty. No, women, we are not worth it until we take it.

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

The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive.

Information is the currency of democracy.

It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.

The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.

Politics is more dangerous than war, for in war you are only killed once.

How fortunate for leaders that men do not think.

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.

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

Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.

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

You can never stop and as older people, we have to learn how to take leadership from the youth and I guess I would say that this is what I'm attempting to do right now.

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.

What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs.