I deeply detest social distinction and snobbery, and in that lies my strong aversion to titular honours.

If the market is left to sort matters out, social injustice will be heightened and suffering in the community will grow with the neglect the market fosters.

Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.

For one man's chin is as rough as another's, and one man's lies are as smooth as another's

I do not mean to object to a thorough knowledge of the famous works we read. I object only to the interminable comments and bewildering criticisms that teach but one thing: there are as many opinions as there are men.

with honor and distinction. ... He cared deeply for the independence of the judiciary in America's democracy.