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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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).

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are in a period when old questions are settled and the new are not...

We are in a period when old questions are settled and the new are not...

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

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

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

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

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 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...

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...

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.

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...

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

He serves his party best who serves his country best.

He serves his party best who serves his country best.

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 is sound in principle. The radical element is right.

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

No person connected with me by blood or marriage will be appointed to office.

No person connected with me by blood or marriage will be appointed to office.

Law without education is a dead letter. With education the needed law follows without effort...

Law without education is a dead letter. With education the needed law follows without effort...