"Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people in order to betray them."

-Joseph Story

Patriotism is easy to understand in America, it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

-Calvin Coolidge

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I can not do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do."

Helen Keller

"You can protect your liberties in this world only by protecting the other man's freedom. You can be free if only I am free"

- Clarence Darrow