Political convulsions, like geological upheavings usher in new epochs of the world's progress.

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.

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

There is nothing stronger than human prejudice.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

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

If there is anything in the universe that can't stand discussion, let it crack.