God, how patient are Thy poor! These corporations and masters of manipulation in finance heaping up great fortunes by a system of legalized extortion, and then exacting from the contributors-to whom a little means so much-a double share to guard the treasure!

Men must be aggressive for what is right if government is to be saved from men who are aggressive for what is wrong.

If there is no sufficient reason for war, the war party will make war on one pretext, then invent another.

Democracy is a life, and involves continual struggle.

In times of peace, the war party insists on making preparation for war. As soon as prepared for, it insists on making war.

Publicity, discussion, and agitation are necessary to accomplish any work of lasting benefit.

Every nation has its war party. It is not the party of democracy. It is the party of autocracy. It seeks to dominate absolutely.