The opinions of men should not be the object of any government. Our civil rights are no more dependent on our religious beliefs than they are dependent upon our thoughts about geometry or physics!

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.

The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

Truth between candid minds can never do harm.

The government you elect is the government you deserve.

Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.

Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word never to withdraw one.

Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God.

It is difficult to distinguish where the feminine ends and nature begins.

Sing, O muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans.

It's a new art form, showing people how little we care.

I feel fairly certain that my hatred harms me more than the people whom I hate.

Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nations Governors highest priority.

I thought she'd make some comment about the bloodthirsty gods chasing us, but when she finally found her voice, she said, "That boy kissed you!" Leave it to Liz to have her priorities straight.

Applause abates diligence.

If you want to reach every person in the audience, it's not about being bigger, it's about going deeper.