I disapprove of what you say, but I defend to the death your right to say it.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities - that is not to be taken seriously in politics.

God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It .

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government