Selfish interest is one of the most common obstructions to the advance of truth.

The people of Nebraska are for free silver and I am for free silver. I will look up the arguments later.

The Old Testament gave us the law; the New Testament reveals the love upon which the law rests.

Atheists have just as much civil right to teach atheism as Christians have to teach Christianity; agnostics have just as much right to teach agnosticism as Christians have to teach their religion.

Wars are sometimes waged to extend trade-the blood of many being shed to enrich a few.

Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught the individual to protect his own rights; American civilization will teach him to respect the rights of others.

I can not wish you success in your effort to reject the treaty because while it may win the fight it may destroy our cause. My plan cannot fail if the people are with us and we ought not to succeed unless we do have the people with us.