All deductions having been made, democracy has done less harm, and more good, than any other form of government. It gave to human existence a zest and camaraderie that outweighed its pitfalls and defects. It gave to thought and science and enterprise the freedom essential to their operation and growth. It broke down the walls of privilege and class, and in each generation it raised up ability from every rank and place.

Time sanctifies everything; even the most arrant theft in the hands of the robber's grandchildren becomes sacred and inviolable property.

History is mostly guessing; the rest is prejudice.

Liberty is a luxury of security; the free individual is a product and a mark of civilization.

Knowledge is power but only wisdom is liberty.

The most interesting thing in the world is another human being who wonders, suffers and raises the questions that have bothered him to the last day of his life, knowing he will never get the answers.

Power dements even more than it corrupts, lowering the guard of foresight and raising the haste of action.