All history is only one long story to this effect: men have struggled for power over their fellow-men in order that they might win the joys of earth at the expense of others and might shift the burdens of life from their own shoulders upon those of others.

There ought to be no laws to guarantee property against the folly of its possessors.

If America becomes militant, it will be because its people choose to become such; it will be because they think that war and warlikeness are desirable.

One thing must be granted to the rich: they are goodnatured.

He who would be well taken care of must take care of himself.

The State, it cannot be too often repeated, does nothing and can give nothing which it does not take from somebody. The Forgotten Man works and votes -generally he prays-but his chief business in life is to pay.

I have lived through the best years of this country's history. The next generations are going to see war and social calamities. I am glad I don't have to live on into them.