Thirteen states with a population less than that of New York State alone can prevent repeal [of prohibition] until Halley's comet returns. One might as well talk about a summer vacation on Mars.

Scopes isn’t on trial; civilization is on trial.

In spite of all the yearnings of men, no one can produce a single fact or reason to support the belief in God and in personal immortality.

Punishment as punishment is not admissible unless the offender has had the freewill to select his course.

Chloroform unfit children. Show them the same mercy that is shown beasts that are no longer fit to live.

Never forget, almost every case has been won or lost when the jury is sworn.

I am pleading for the future; I am pleading for a time when hatred and cruelty will not control the hearts of men. When we can learn by, reason and judgment and understanding and faith that all life is worth saving, and that mercy is the highest attribute of man.