We lament the mistakes of a good man, and do not begin to detest him until he affects to renounce his principles.

The least considerable man among us has an interest equal to the proudest nobleman, in the laws and constitution of his country, and is equally called upon to …

The injustice done to an individual is sometimes of service to the public. Facts are apt to alarm us more than the most dangerous principles.

There is a holy mistaken zeal in politics as well as in religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves.

I would rather be beaten and be a man than to be elected and be a little puppy dog. I have always supported measures and principles and not men. I have acted f…

My father taught me that you have to stand by your principles. He was president of the bar association and was preaching civil liberties and human rights durin…

America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I'd rather be America's enemy.