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.

June 28, 2025

6 months ago

Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any visible reason.

May 14, 2025

7 months ago

Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.

June 16, 2025

6 months ago

Do not believe those who say they have voluntarily relinquished power and position for love of peace and quiet.

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