Question with boldness even the existance of a god; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.

Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing than he who believes what is wrong.

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.

I cannot live without books.

Our friendships are precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life;and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part is sunshine.