While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.
The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his life even in order to keep it.
Capitalists are no more capable of self-sacrifice than a man is capable of lifting himself up by his own bootstraps.
Democracy is the road to socialism.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'nice doggie' until you can find a rock.
Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.
Appearances matter and remember to smile.
In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life.
When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.
The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not always just, and when they wish to be just, they are no longer strong.
Information is the currency of democracy.
It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace.
Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
Lead from the back and let others believe they are in front
Give us the child for 8 years and it will be a Bolshevik forever.
Those who surrender freedom for security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.