Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.
Let them call me a rebel and welcome. I feel no concern from it. But should I suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul.
In all intellectual debates, both sides tend to be correct in what they affirm, and wrong in what they deny.
Capitalists are no more capable of self-sacrifice than a man is capable of lifting himself up by his own bootstraps.
Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.
To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.
The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.
The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance.
Patriots always talk of dying for their country but never of killing for their country.
Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.
We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.
Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are millions, that is where serious politics begin.
Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.
Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs.
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.
The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it.
Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.
Action expresses priorities.
Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.
