There are multitudes of persons whose idea of liberty is the right to do what they please, instead of the right of… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Law represents the effort of man to organize society; governments, the efforts of selfishness to overthrow liberty. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
There is no liberty to men whose passions are stronger than their religious feelings; there is no liberty to men in whom… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Our flag means all that our fathers meant in the Revolutionary War. It means all that the Declaration of Independence meant. It… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
There is no liberty to men who know not how to govern themselves. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The real democratic idea is, not that every man shall be on a level with every other, but that every one shall… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The real democratic American idea is, not that every man shall be on a level with every other man, but that every… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
God has intended the great to be great and the little to be little ... The trade unions, under the European system,… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Like the cellar-growing vine is the Christian who lives in the darkness and bondage of fear. But let him go forth, with… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Liberty is the soul's right to breathe and, when it cannot take a long breath, laws are girdled too tight. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Not another flag has such an errand, carrying everywhere, the world around, such hope for freedom such glorious tidings. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The tidal wave of God's providence is carrying liberty throughout the globe. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Vigilance is not only the price of liberty, but of success of any sort. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The things required for prosperous labor, prosperous manufactures, and prosperous commerce are three. First, liberty; second, liberty; third, liberty. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
A traitor is good fruit to hang from the boughs of the tree of liberty. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Astronomers have built telescopes which can show myriads of stars unseen before; but when a man looks through a tear in his own eye,… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
A lie always needs a truth for a handle to it. The worst lies are those whose blade is false, but whose handle is… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Miracles are like candles lit up until the sun rises, and then blown out. Therefore, I am amused when I hear sects and churches… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Even a liar tells a hundred truths to one lie; he has to, to make the lie good for anything. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Laws are not masters but servants, and he rules them who obey them. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Our sweetest experiences of affection are meant to be suggestions of that realm which is the home of the heart. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
In America there is not one single element of civilization that is not made to depend, in the end, upon public opinion. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The best lessons a man ever learns are from his mistakes. It is not for want of schoolmasters that we are still ignorant. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
I never knew an early-rising, hard-working, prudent man, careful of his earnings, and strictly honest who complained of bad luck. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
People may talk about the equality of the sexes! They are not equal. The silent smile of a sensible, loving woman will vanquish ten… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Mirthfulness is in the mind and you cannot get it out. It is just as good in its place as conscience or veneration. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
