Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He read more

Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He insists it also run interference for him.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your
right to say it.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your
right to say it.

It is in the American tradition to stand up for one's rights--even if the new way to stand up for read more

It is in the American tradition to stand up for one's rights--even if the new way to stand up for one's rights is to sit down.

Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.

Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.

The extension of women's rights is the basic principle of all
social progress.

The extension of women's rights is the basic principle of all
social progress.

Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

The golden rule is that there are no golden rules.

The golden rule is that there are no golden rules.

The right to be heard does not include the right to be taken seriously.

The right to be heard does not include the right to be taken seriously.

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a read more

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.