Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!

The American people will not be deceived by anyone who attempts to suppress individual liberty under the pretense of patriotism.

Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.

The task on our part is twofold: First, as simple patriotism requires, to separate the false from the real issues; and, secondly, with facts and without rancor, to clarify the real problems for the American public.

This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper.

A man does not have himself killed for a half pence a day or for a petty distinction. You must speak to the soul in order to electrify the man.