Carl Schurz

“From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.”

“My country right or wrong; when right, to keep her right; when wrong, to put her right.”

“Ideals are like the stars: we never reach them, but like the mariners of the sea, we chart our course by them.”

“If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarantee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors. There is no other.”