The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.

Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.

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

Law describes the way things would work if men were angels.

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.

Necessity is blind until it becomes conscious. Freedom is the consciousness of necessity.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

(...) when a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

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

Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes

Appearances matter and remember to smile.

In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.

Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.

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

Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.

The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it.

It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.

A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy state of political life.

I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.

Freedom (n.): To ask nothing. To expect nothing. To depend on nothing.