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.
When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.
Democracy is...the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people.
When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not Guilty'.
The Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself - that is my doctrine.
Sometimes you have to pick the Gun up to put the Gun down
Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.
If you want to make enemies, try to change something.
If given the choice between Righteousness and Peace, I choose Righteousness.
Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.
Military justice is to justice what military music is to music.
Information is the currency of democracy.
Do not do to others what angers you if done to you by others.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.
When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.
Every great movement must experience three stages: ridicule, discussion, adoption.
