Quotes Library

May 6, 2025

Our tradition is one of protest and revolt, and it is stultifying to celebrate the rebels of the past…while we silence the rebels of the present.

Henry Steele Commager (1902–1998), American historian, educator, Freedom, Loyalty, Dissent (1959), Seldes p.89

What would he have to say about the events of January 6, 2021?

Rebellion, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

October 23, 2025

9 months ago

Governments last as long as the under-taxed can defend themselves against the over-taxed.

September 2, 2025

11 months ago

There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all

December 10, 2025

8 months ago

There are not enough jails, not enough policemen, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people.

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