The unrestricted competition so commonly advocated does not leave us the survival of the fittest. The unscrupulous succeed best in accumulating wealth.

Quote by Rutherford B Hayes

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One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals.

One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals.

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires...

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires...

In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have sometimes unnecessarily...

In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have sometimes unnecessarily...

I am a radical in thought (and principle) and a conservative in method (and conduct).

I am a radical in thought (and principle) and a conservative in method (and conduct).

He serves his party best who serves his country best.

He serves his party best who serves his country best.

The independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.

The independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.

I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this...

I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this...

Virtue is defined to be mediocrity, of which either extreme is vice.

Virtue is defined to be mediocrity, of which either extreme is vice.

Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and city, every county...

Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and city, every county...

The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears...

The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears...

As friends go it is less important to live.

As friends go it is less important to live.

Wars will remain while human nature remains. I believe in my soul in cooperation, in...

Wars will remain while human nature remains. I believe in my soul in cooperation, in...

It is the desire of the good people of the whole country that sectionalism as...

It is the desire of the good people of the whole country that sectionalism as...

An amazing invention - but who would ever want to use one?

An amazing invention - but who would ever want to use one?

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires...

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires...

The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of...

The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of...

An amazing invention - but who would ever want to use one?

An amazing invention - but who would ever want to use one?

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

The filth and noise of the crowded streets soon destroy the elasticity of health which...

The filth and noise of the crowded streets soon destroy the elasticity of health which...

The filth and noise of the crowded streets soon destroy the elasticity of health which...

The filth and noise of the crowded streets soon destroy the elasticity of health which...