I cannot tell and I shall never know how many words of mine might have given birth to cruelty in place of love and kindness and charity.

In this dilemma they evolved the theory of natural rights. If 'natural rights' means anything it means that the individual rights are to be determined by the conduct of Nature. But Nature knows nothing about rights in the sense of human conception.

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

The fact that there is a general belief in a future life is no evidence of its truth

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.

In order to have enough freedom, it is necessary to have too much.

It must always be remembered that all laws are naturally and inevitably evolved by the strongest force in a community, and in the last analysis made for the protection of the dominant class.