I may not be able to say all I think; but I am not going to say anything I do not think.
Eugene V. DebsCapitalism needs and must have the prison to protect itself from the criminals it has created.
Eugene V. DebsThe protection the government owes you and fails to provide, you are morally bound to provide for yourselves.
Eugene V. DebsToo long have the workers of the world waited for some Moses to lead them out of bondage... I would not lead you out if I could; for if you could be led out, you could be led back again. I would have you make up your minds there is nothing that you cannot do for yourselves.
Eugene V. DebsWhy should the railroad employees be parceled out among a score of different organizations? They are all employed in the same service. Their interests are mutual. They ought to be able to act together as one. But they divide according to craft and calling, and if you were to propose today to unite them that they might actually do something to advance their collective and individual interests as workers, you would be opposed by every grand officer of these organizations.
Eugene V. Debs