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The humblest citizen in all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error.

— William Jennings Bryan

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You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.

Cross of Gold Speech (1896)

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.

You cannot judge a man's life by the success of a moment, by the victory of an hour, or even by the results of a year. You must view his life as a whole.

The Law and the Gospel (1896)

If they believe it, they go back to scoff at the religion of their parents.

Scopes Trial (1925)

While human government exists the tendency to abuse power will remain.

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