“My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.”

“The first principle of a free society is an untrammeled flow of words in an open forum."(Adlai E. Stevenson, 1900-1965, American Lawyer, Politician)”

“If we value the pursuit of knowledge, we must be free to follow wherever that search may lead us. The free mind is not a barking dog, to be tethered on a ten-foot chain.”

“All progress has resulted from people who took unpopular positions.”

“A hungry man is not a free man.”

“It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.”

“A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation.”