What would happen to the individual if all the functions of the body were placed under the control of the consciousness is what would happen to a nation in which all individual activities were directed by government.

Poverty is the openmouthed relentless hell which yawns beneath civilized society. And it is hell enough.

There are only three ways by which any individual can get wealth — by work, by gift or by theft. And, clearly, the reason why the workers get so little is that the beggars and thieves get so much.

Property in land is as indefensible as property in man.

The people themselves must think, because the people alone can act.

He who sees the truth, let him proclaim it, without asking who is for it or who is against it.

There is danger in reckless change, but greater danger in blind conservatism.