But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts

The shadows that now lie dark upon our path will soon be dispelled and we shall walk with the light all about us if we but be true to ourselves.

Jefferson's Declaration of Independence is a practical document for the use of practical men. It is not a thesis for philosophers, but a whip for tyrants; it is not a theory of government but a program of action.

The princes among us are those who forget themselves and serve others.

I am not sure that it is of the first importance that you should be happy. Many an unhappy man has been of deep service to himself and to the world.

We never found a real model (for our vision).

I would never read a book if it were possible for me to talk half an hour with the man who wrote it.