How prudently most men creep into nameless graves, while now and then one or two forget themselves into immortality. Wendell Phillips More Quotes by Wendell Phillips More Quotes From Wendell Phillips Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed. Wendell Phillips void should law Republics exist only on the tenure of being constantly agitated.... There is no republican road to safety but in constant distrust. Wendell Phillips republic distrust safety No class is safe unless government is so arranged that each class has in its hands the means of protecting itself. That is the idea of republics. Wendell Phillips government mean hands Freedom to preach was first gained, dragging in its train freedom to print. Wendell Phillips print train firsts Never forgive at the ballot box! Wendell Phillips ballots boxes forgiving Health lies in labor, and there is no royal road to it but through toil. Wendell Phillips toil health lying We measure genius by quality, not by quantity. Wendell Phillips quantity quality genius There is nothing stronger than human prejudice. A crazy sentimentalism, like that of Peter the Hermit, hurled half of Europe upon Asia, and changed the destinies of kingdoms. Wendell Phillips destiny crazy europe Baron Grimm declared that, as a rule, it was easy for little minds to attain splendid positions, because they devoted all their ability to the one object. Wendell Phillips easy mind littles To be as good as our fathers, we must be better. Imitation is not discipleship. When some one sent a cracked plate to China to have a set made, every piece in the new set had a crack in it. Wendell Phillips cracks pieces father Agitation prevents rebellion, keeps the peace, and secures progress. Every step she gains is gained forever. Muskets are the weapons of animals. Agitation is the atmosphere of the brains. Wendell Phillips forever worry animal Statutes are mere milestone, telling how far yesterday's thought had traveled; and the talk of the sidewalk today is the law of the land. With us, law in nothing unless close behind it stands a warm, living public opinion. Wendell Phillips land law yesterday War and Niagara thunder to a music of their own. Wendell Phillips niagara thunder war Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise. Wendell Phillips Responsibility educates. Wendell Phillips The heart is the best reflective thinker. Wendell Phillips reflective best thinker heart Seldom ever was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment. Wendell Phillips rich grace lost knowledge Insurrection of thought always precedes insurrection of arms. Wendell Phillips thought always insurrection arms Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories. Wendell Phillips nothing chains liberty freedom
