Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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The principle of free speech is no new doctrine born of the Constitution of the United States. It is a heritage of English-speaking peoples, which has been won by incalculable sacrifice, and which they must preserve so long as they hope to live as free men.

Robert M. La Follette, Sr.'s Popular Quotes

Wealth has never yet sacrificed itself on the altar of patriotism.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

The will of the people shall be the law of the land

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

In times of peace, the war party insists on making preparation for war. As soon as prepared for, it insists on making war.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Publicity, discussion, and agitation are necessary to accomplish any work of lasting benefit.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Every nation has its war party... It is commercial, imperialistic, ruthless. It tolerates no opposition.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Let no man think we can deny civil liberty to others and retain it for ourselves.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Let no man think we can deny civil liberty to others and retain it for ourselves. When zealous agents of the Government arrest suspected "radicals" w…

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

If there is no sufficient reason for war, the war party will make war on one pretext, then invent another.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Every nation has its war party. It is not the party of democracy. It is the party of autocracy. It seeks to dominate absolutely.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.