Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but our country, right or read more

Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong.

I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if read more

I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if I had been in their position, I'd have done the same thing.

A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of read more

A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.

To desire the attainment of this equality or superiority by the particular means of others being brought down to our read more

To desire the attainment of this equality or superiority by the particular means of others being brought down to our own level, or below it, is, I think, the distinct notion of envy.

In war there is no substitute for victory.

In war there is no substitute for victory.

The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.

The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.

What is possible is our highest duty.

What is possible is our highest duty.

...if we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular read more

...if we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular object is not sufficient justification for the use of coercion.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

Justice delayed is justice denied.