I simply claim that what ideas I have, I have a right to express; and that any man who denies that right to me is an intellectual thief and robber.

The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

I am the inferior of any man whose rights I trample under foot.

Whether there is another life or not, if there is any being who gave me this, I shall thank him from the bottom of my heart, because, upon the whole, my life has been a joy.

The great man who gives a true transcript of his mind fascinates and instructs. Most writers suppress individuality. They wish to please the public.