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it was the virtue of the man that I loved, and that has not suffered death

If I associate not with these people,-- with mankind,-- with whom shall I associate?

The defining character of American constitutional government is its constant tension between security and liberty, serving both by partial helpings of each.

If I’m going to fall, I don’t want to fall back on anything, except my faith.

I find I want courage to marry where I do not like

I shall never be persuaded that marriage has a charm to raise love out of nothing, much less out of dislike

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex

as it must be the supreme purpose of all free men, so it must be the dedication of their leaders, to save humanity from preying upon itself

The Revolution was made to preserve our ancient indisputable laws and liberties, and that ancient constitution of government which is our only security for law and liberty.

Baffled, discountenanced, subdued, discredited, as the cause of justice and humanity is, it will be only the dearer to me.

Always remember what is your own, and what belongs to another; and you will not be disturbed.

It is not possible that what is by nature free can be disturbed by anything else, or hindered by any other thing than by itself.

Human effort is not futile, but man fights against the giant forces of Nature in a spirit of humility.

The task was likely to be long and strenuous, and an ordered mind and a clear programme were essential if we were to come through without loss of life.

To admit failure at this stage was hard, but the facts had to be faced.

It is better for those who have almost unlimited power of government in their hands to err on the side of freedom.

A grave responsibility confronts this Court whenever in course of litigation it must reconcile the conflicting claims of liberty and authority.

It is neither to do everything yourself nor to appoint a number of people to each duty, but to ensure that each does that duty to which he is appointed.

Let your doubt be to yourself, your decision to them.

The robbers of time are the past and the future.

The student’s goal is Poise! Poise is Power.

To balance probabilities, where life and liberty hang on the result, requires steady nerves.

A just estimate of that love of power, and proneness to abuse it, which predominates in the human heart, is sufficient to satisfy us of the truth of this position.

it has been my faithful study to collect my duty from a just appreciation of every circumstance by which it might be affected

I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it.