It is not the function of government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the government from falling into error.

It is not the function of government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the government from falling into error.

Men are more often bribed by their loyalties and ambitions than by money.

Our forefathers found the evils of free thinking more to be endured than the evils of inquest or suppression. This is because thoughtful, bold and independent minds are essential to the wise and considered self-government.

To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary and spontaneous instead of a compulsory routine is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.

Your job today tells me nothing of your future--your use of your leisure today tells me just what your tomorrow will be.

A person gets from a symbol the meaning he puts into it, and what is one man's comfort and inspiration is another's jest and scorn.