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.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

The Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.

It has been said that Democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.

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

It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail.

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.

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.

An aristocracy in a republic is like a chicken whose head has been cut off; it may run about in a lively way, but in fact it is dead.

Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.

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

Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life.

Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.

No one ever teaches well who wants to teach, or governs well who wants to govern.

Democracy is...the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people.

You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.

Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.

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

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

The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.