Wars are sometimes waged to extend trade-the blood of many being shed to enrich a few.
William Jennings BryanThis nation is able to legislate for its own people on every question, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation on earth.
William Jennings BryanWhenever one refuses to admit such a self-evident truth, for instance, as that it is wrong to steal, don't argue with him-search him; the reason may be found in his pocket.
William Jennings BryanThe way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.
William Jennings BryanNew York is the city of privilege. Here is the seat of the Invisible Power represented by the allied forces of finance and industry. This Invisible Government is reactionary, sinister, unscrupulous, mercenary, and sordid. It is wanting in national ideals and devoid of conscience... This kind of government must be scourged and destroyed.
William Jennings Bryan