The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern.

There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.

"Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral laws are written on the table of eternity."

The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities.

"Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity."