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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.
We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongues, at our peril, risk and read more
We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongues, at our peril, risk and hazard.
Where there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in
that being, whatever may be the sex read more
Where there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in
that being, whatever may be the sex or complexion.
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 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.
Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.
Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.
People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.
People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.
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.
I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people on the basis of sexual read more
I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people on the basis of sexual preference, of sexual orientation. It's wrong to say that women are unequal, if the Bible says so. It's wrong to say that Blacks are unequal even if the Hammite myth supports it or suggests it. The Bible is often wrong. It is often right. Of course, it is often brilliantly right.