"The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an opinion is, that it is robbing the human race; posterity as well as the existing generation; those who dissent from the opinion, still more than tho…"

"A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy state of political life."

"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation."

"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things."

"The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a …"