Every communist must grasp the truth: “Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.”

You should never have your best trousers on when you go out to fight for freedom and truth.

Written laws are like spiderwebs: they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful.

No human life, not even the life of a hermit, is possible without a world which directly or indirectly testifies to the presence of other human beings.

Envy is the basis of democracy.

The affairs of the world are no more than so much trickery, and a man who toils for money or honor or whatever else in deference to the wishes of others, rather than because his own desire or needs lead him to do so, will always be a fool.

In politics, what begins in fear usually ends in folly.

You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.

The spirit of liberty is the spirit which is not too sure it is right.

Do that which consists in taking no action, and order will prevail.

I say violence is necessary. It is as American as cherry pie.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.

The vice presidency isn’t worth a pitcher of warm piss.