The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices.

Sir, I once knew a young man who, having visited countries where liberty and equality were the rule, then decided to defend these principles in his own country. Do you know what happened to him? ... He was hanged.

They could not live without petting.

All religions must be tolerated...for...every man must get to heaven in his own way.

They said it was all right — Col. Pappas had authorized the use of dogs as long as they wore muzzles.