If one man can be allowed to determine for himself what is law, every man can. That means first chaos, then tyranny. Legal process is an essential part of the democratic process.

The mark of a truly civilized man is confidence in the strength and security derived from the inquiring mind.

Appeal must be to an informed, civically militant electorate.

The history of liberty has largely been the history of the observance of procedural safeguards.

The real rulers in Washington are invisible, and exercise power from behind the scenes.

Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep.

We have enjoyed so much freedom for so long that we are perhaps in danger of forgetting how much blood it cost to establish the Bill of Rights.

It is a wise man who said that there is no greater inequality than the equal treatment of unequals.

Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late.

Freedom of speech and of the press are essential to the enlightenment of a free people and in restraining those who wield power.

There can be no security where there is fear.

It is not possible to say too much about Christ. But it is quite possible to say too little about hell.

I don't have good business sense. You never get much money for the arts. But I like independence. I like to grow.

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.

I'm never saying never - I'm saying I'm not about to.

Free societies are hopeful societies. And free societies will be allies against these hateful few who have no conscience, who kill at the whim of a hat.

I think the older I get, the less I should be doing.

There must be an authority, and we believe that the most qualified authority in a household is the man's.

You may have failed, but you are not a failure. That's what you did. That's not who you are.

When a man marries he takes a bigger risk than the woman, because she can march out with his kids, his money, his home, and his dog.

I think to love bravely is the best and accept - as much as one can bear.