Free institutions are not the property of any majority. They do not confer upon majorities unlimited powers. The rights of the majority are limited rights. They are limited not only by the constitutional guarantees but by the moral principle implied in those guarantees. That principle is that men may not use the facilities of liberty to impair them. No man may invoke a right in order to destroy it.
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Hell hath no fury like a bureaucrat scorned.
Hell hath no fury like a bureaucrat scorned.
We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor read more
We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
Taxes are not levied for the benefit of the taxed.
Taxes are not levied for the benefit of the taxed.
A conservative is a man who believes that nothing should be done for the first time.
A conservative is a man who believes that nothing should be done for the first time.
There is no such thing as justice--in or out of court.
There is no such thing as justice--in or out of court.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.
It seems that an essential condition for crises is to be found in the existence of a highly developed system read more
It seems that an essential condition for crises is to be found in the existence of a highly developed system of communications and the spreading of a homogenous mentality over vast areas.But when the hour and the right material are at hand, the contagion spreads with the speed of electricity over hundreds of miles, and affects the most diverse populations, which hardly know each other. The message flies through the air and they all suddenly agree on that one issue, if only a sulky admission that "there's got to be a change.".
Who overcomesBy force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomesBy force, hath overcome but half his foe.
In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.
In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.
