Democracy is no easy form of government. Few nations have been able to sustain it. For it requires that we take the chances of freedom; that the liberating play of reason be brought to bear on events filled with passion; that dissent be allowed to make its appeal for acceptance; that men chance error in their search for the truth.

Courage is the most important attribute of a lawyer.

You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution.

The essential humanity of men can be protected and preserved only where government must answer, not just to the wealthy, not just to those of a particular religion, or a particular race, but to all its people.

In Massachusetts they [Democratic politicians] steal, in California they feud, and in New York they lie.

I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning.

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.