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

Quote by Rutherford B Hayes

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To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected,...

To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected,...

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

Universal suffrage is sound in principle. The radical element is right.

Universal suffrage is sound in principle. The radical element is right.

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...

As friends go it is less important to live.

As friends go it is less important to live.

Must swear off from swearing. Bad habit.

Must swear off from swearing. Bad habit.

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

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

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...

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...

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 independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.

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

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact...

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact...

Universal suffrage should rest upon universal education. To this end, liberal and permanent provision should...

Universal suffrage should rest upon universal education. To this end, liberal and permanent provision should...

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...

Unjust attacks on public men do them more good than unmerited praise.

Unjust attacks on public men do them more good than unmerited praise.

The unrestricted competition so commonly advocated does not leave us the survival of the fittest....

The unrestricted competition so commonly advocated does not leave us the survival of the fittest....

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

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

Necessity, the mother of invention

Necessity, the mother of invention

Invention, strictly speaking, is little more than a new combination of those images which have...

Invention, strictly speaking, is little more than a new combination of those images which have...

Want is the mistress of invention

Want is the mistress of invention