As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.
Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.
Freedom of speech is not what it used to be in America. It has been so abused by some that it is not exercised by others.
Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves- not of the government.
I believe that in our constant search for security we can never gain any peace of mind until we are secure in our own soul.
I don't like the way the Senate has been made a rendezvous for vilification, for selfish political gain at the sacrifice of individual reputations and national unity.
I don't want to see the Republican Party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny- Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear.
I think that it is high time that we remembered that we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution. I think that it is high time that we remembered that the Constitution, as amended, speaks not only of the freedom of speech but also of trial by jury instead of trial by accusation.
In real love you want the other person's good. In romantic love, you want the other person.
Leadership is not manifested by coercion, even against the resented. Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any measures.
Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.
One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking.
Our freedoms today are not so much in danger because people are consciously trying to take them away from us as they are in danger because we forget to use them.
Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.
Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.
Strength, the American way, is not manifested by threats of criminal prosecution or police state methods. Leadership is not manifested by coercion, even against the resented. Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods.
The key to security is public information.
The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves- not of the government.
The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.
Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and acts ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism-
The right to criticise.
The right to hold unpopular beliefs.
The right to protest.
The right of independent thought.
The right to criticise.
The right to hold unpopular beliefs.
The right to protest.
The right of independent thought.
We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference.
When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.
Found 22 occurence(s) in 52,059 quotation(s).
Categories: Quotes of the day
KGB Quotation Database Search page design and software
contributed by Rafal Sulejman.
