The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

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.

An investment in your country’s education pays the best interest.

Valentine’s Day is an extraordinary moment for recalling the lasting power of a true love.

Winter shook her head, apology swimming in her amber eyes. Scarlet would have wanted to hug her if she hadn’t simultaneously wanted to strangle her.

It's funny how God will just keep using you, and our motto around our family forever has been, 'Just let Him use you.'

I'd forgotten how much feelings hurt.

Donald Trump's a great fighter.

To me, Venice and Ocean Park were gaiety. I had not been allowed to go to those things as a youngster.

If you want to be happy in life, consider yourself a student. Every day of your life, think: how can I improve?

Climate change is real and humans do contribute to those changes.

A man becomes a Christian, he is not born one.