You cannot raise the standard against oppression, or leap into the breach to relieve injustice, and still keep an open mind to every disconcerting fact, or an open ear to the cold voice of doubt.
Author: Learned Hand | Subjects: Law | Legal, Personal Improvement, Politics & Public Policy
As a nation we began by declaring that “all men are created equal.” We now practically read it as “all men are created equal except Negroes.” When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read, “all men are created equal, except Negroes and foreigners and Catholics.” When it comes to this, I shall prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty. … [ Read more ]
Author: Abraham Lincoln | Subjects: Freedom | Liberty, Immigration, Politics & Public Policy, Race Relations, Tolerance
Cruelty is the tyrant’s art. He studies and embraces it. His rule is based on fear, but fear is not enough to stop everyone. Some men and women have great courage. They are willing to brave death to oppose him. But the tyrant has ways of countering even this. Among those who do not fear death, some fear torture, disgrace, or humiliation. And even those … [ Read more ]
Author: Mark Bowden | Subjects: Fear, Politics & Public Policy, Power
The paradox of democracy is that it cannot tolerate intolerance.
Author: Paul A. Cantor | Subject: Politics & Public Policy
The business of democrats is hope, whereas the business of dictators is results.
Author: Kai-Alexander Schlevogt | Subject: Politics & Public Policy