"All government in essence," says Emerson, "is tyranny." It matters not whether it is government by divine right or majority rule. In every instance its aim is the absolute subordination of the individual.

All claims of education notwithstanding, the pupil will accept only that which his mind craves.

Patriotism ... is a superstition artificially created and maintained through a network of lies and falsehoods; a superstition that robs man of his self-respect and dignity, and increases his arrogance and conceit.

Out of the chaos, the future emerges in harmony and beauty.

Yes, love is free; it can dwell in no other atmosphere.

I don't care if a man's theory for tomorrow is correct, I care if his spirit of today is correct.

The most vital right is the right to love and be loved.