We recently had a referendum in New York about extending the forest preserve. The city voted for it by a large majority; yet as I walk the streets I do not see afforestation written with conviction on the harried faces of my fellow citizens.

We lose the forest for the trees, forgetting, even so far as we think at all, that we are trustees for those who come after us, squandering the patrimony which we have received.

The spirit of liberty is the spirit which is not too sure that it is right; the spirit of liberty is the spirit which seeks to understands the minds of other men and women.

No doubt one may quote history to support any cause, as the devil quotes the scripture.

If we are to keep our democracy, there must be one commandment: thou shalt not ration justice.

There is nothing sinister in so arranging one's affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible.

Convention is like the shell to the chick, a protection till he is strong enough to break it through.