We hold these truths to be self-evident,--that all men are
created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator read more

We hold these truths to be self-evident,--that all men are
created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.

No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.

Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He read more

Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He insists it also run interference for him.

Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.

Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

No man was ever endowed with a right without being at the same time saddled with a responsibility.

No man was ever endowed with a right without being at the same time saddled with a responsibility.

Reparation for our rights at home, and security against the like
future violations.

Reparation for our rights at home, and security against the like
future violations.

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.

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.