Those who won our independence believed that the final end of the state was to make men free to develop their faculties... They valued liberty both as an end and as a means. They believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty... that public discussion is a political duty; and that this should be a fundamental principle of the American government.

Strong, responsible unions are essential to industrial fair play. Without them the labor bargain is wholly one-sided.

Fear of serious injury cannot alone justify suppression of free speech and assembly.

People fear witches, and burn women.

There are no shortcuts in evolution.

If you would venture, let your mind be bold . . . not reckless but bold.

Those who won our independence believed that the final end of the state was to make men free to develop their faculties.