I believe that no man who holds a leader's position should ever accept favors from either side. He is then committed to show favors. A leader must stand alone.

Injustice boils in men's hearts as does steel in its cauldron, ready to pour forth, white hot, in the fullness of time.

Some day the workers will take possession of your city hall, and when we do, no child will be sacrificed on the altar of profit!

I am not unaware that leaders betray, and sell out, and play false.

I have always advised men to read

Slowly those who create the wealth of the world are permitted to share it. The future is in labor's strong, rough hands.

I have never had a vote, and I have raised hell all over this country. You don't need a vote to raise hell! You need convictions and a voice!