4th Of July Quotes

The principal advantage of a democracy, is a general elevation in the character of the people

As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.

Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.

You can protect your liberties in this world only by protecting the other man`s freedom. You can be free only if I am free.

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will is to prevent harm to others.