The test of real and vigorous thinking, the thinking which ascertains truths instead of dreaming dreams, is successful application to practice.

A general State education is a mere contrivance for moulding people to be exactly like one another, and as the mould in which it casts them is that which pleases the dominant power in the government.

Eloquence is heard; poetry is overheard ... All poetry is of the nature of the soliloquy.

The individual is not accountable to society for his actions in so far as these concern the interests of no person but himself.

The fatal tendency of mankind to leave off thinking about a thing when it is no longer doubtful is the cause of half their errors.

So Long as we do not harm others we should be free to think, speak, act, & live as we see fit, without molestation from individuals, law, or gov't.

It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak.