On Peer Pressure and Social Change
If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind. — John Stuart Mill
Good Government
A king who has good judgment establishes a land, but a king who receives gifts overthrows it. — The Holy Bible, Proverbs 29:4
On Politics and Gender
In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman. — Margaret Thatcher
What Can Destroy This Country?
The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich theory of life. — Theodore Roosevelt
On Political Dissent
It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong. — Voltaire