Insurrection of thought always precedes the insurrection of arms.
What the Puritans gave the world was not thought, but action.
We live under a government of men and morning newspapers.
The work resembles a breech delivery-one which is expressed in rhythmic lurches, stabs of phrase and vocal ornamentation designed to express agitation rather than decorative grace.
The keener the want the lustier the growth.
Baron Grimm declared that, as a rule, it was easy for little minds to attain splendid positions, because they devoted all their ability to the one object.
Liberty knows nothing but victories. Soldiers call Bunker Hill a defeat; but liberty dates from it though Warren lay dead on the field.
To be as good as our fathers, we must be better. Imitation is not discipleship. When some one sent a cracked plate to China to have a set made, every piece in the new set had a crack in it.
Law is nothing unless close behind it stands a warm, living public opinion.
Freedom to preach was first gained, dragging in its train freedom to print.
Example acquires tenfold authority when it speaks from the grave.
You can always get the truth from an American statesman after he has turned seventy, or given up all hope of the Presidency.
Our agitation, you know, helps keep yours alive in the rank and file.
On a single winged word hath hung the destiny of nations.
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