Freedom to preach was first gained, dragging in its train freedom to print.

Governments exist to protect the rights of minorities. The loved and the rich need no protection: they have many friends and few enemies.

The labor movement means just this: It is the last noble protest of the American people against the power of incorporated wealth.

Hearts are stronger than swords.

No class is safe unless government is so arranged that each class has in its hands the means of protecting itself. That is the idea of republics.

The best education in the world is that got by struggling to get a living.

Republics exist only on the tenure of being constantly agitated.... There is no republican road to safety but in constant distrust.