I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

Time is on the side of the oppressed today, it's against the oppressor. Truth is on the side of the oppressed today, it's against the oppressor. You don't need anything else.

Beware the People weeping When they bare the iron hand.

He whom many fear, has himself many to fear.

The face of tyranny Is always mild at first.

There is a cowardly propensity in the human heart that delights in oppressing somebody else, and in the gratification of this base desire we always select a victim that can be outraged with safety.

I never could believe that Providence had sent a few men into the world, ready booted and spurred to ride, and millions ready saddled and bridled to be ridden.

To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.

The tyrant claims freedom to kill freedom and yet to keep it for himself.

To succeed in chaining the multitude you must seem to wear the same fetters.