The idea is essentially repulsive, of a society held together only by the relations and feelings arising out of pecuniary interest.

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.

Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative.

War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.

A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.

To tax the larger incomes at a higher percentage than the smaller, is to lay a tax on industry and economy; to impose a penalty on people for having worked harder and saved more than their neighbors.

One person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who have only interests.

The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.

Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of.

I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.

Liberty lies in the rights of that person whose views you find most odious.

Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.

I AM A FATHERLESS FATHER FOR MINE IS GONE, HIS DEATH A MYSTERY, HE IS HISTORY, AND THAT IS WHY I LOOK ONLY UPON YOU FOR YOUR JUST GUIDANCE MY FAITHFUL GOD.

The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

Successful weight management really means a permanent change in lifestyle - and success in this arena provides that person with a great opportunity to model that behavior for friends and family.

All I want you to do is rock. That'll be forever, man.

I'm a mother of three children, and we do make mistakes.

Our success depends very largely upon how well we negotiate our way through our daily contacts with other people without friction or opposition.

There are no wrong roads to anywhere.

There are no uncontaminated angels

It amuses me when I'm described as 'chic.'