Men do not want solely the obedience of women, they want their sentiments. -The Subjection of Women

If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.

Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative.

War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.

A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.

To tax the larger incomes at a higher percentage than the smaller, is to lay a tax on industry and economy; to impose a penalty on people for having worked harder and saved more than their neighbors.

One person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who have only interests.

The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.

Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of.

I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.

Liberty lies in the rights of that person whose views you find most odious.

Our nation grew strong in an era when moral standards were emphasized, and it will grow weak when we condone that which we once condemned.

It's just the most amazing thing to love a dog isn't it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal.

A learned woman is thought to be a comet that bodes mischief whenever it appears.

Trusting the government to monitor your calls without listening. It's kind of like trusting Chris Christie to pick up the McDonald's and not eat the fries on the way home.

Nursing is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts.

I always change my hair, but I don't like haircuts!

Hunger is actually the worst weapon of mass destruction. It claims millions of victims each year.

Be yourselves, be spunky, be spontaneous. Low-maintenance is always the biggest plus in the world.

People are born with intrinsic motivation, self-esteem, dignity, curiosity to learn, joy in learning.

Travelers never did lie, though fools at home condemn them.