Justice, not expedience, must be the guiding light. The orator must fix his eye on the polestar of justice, and plough straight thither. The moment he glances toward expediency, he falls from his high estate. — John Peter Altgeld Copy Share Image
The doctrine that might makes right has covered the earth with misery. While it crushes the weak, it also destroys the strong. Every deceit,… — John Peter Altgeld Copy Share Image
As labor creates the wealth of the country, we demand the passage of such laws as may be necessary to protect it in all… — John Peter Altgeld Copy Share Image
You ask whether a woman should be paid the same wages as man when she does the same work? To this, there can be… — John Peter Altgeld Copy Share Image
Freedom of thought and freedom of speech in our great institutions are absolutely necessary for the preservation of our country. The moment either is… — John Peter Altgeld Copy Share Image
No man's ambitions (have) a right to stand in the way of performing a simple act of justice. — John Peter Altgeld Copy Share Image
Justice, not expedience, must be the guiding light. The orator must fix his eye on the polestar of justice, and plough straight thither. The… — John Peter Altgeld Copy Share Image
