It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them. – Mark Twain
It is nobler to be good, and it is nobler to teach others to be good — and less trouble! – Mark Twain
Often, the less there is to justify a traditional custom, the harder it is to get rid of it. – Mark Twain
For more than four decades, the Libyan people have been ruled by a tyrant – Moammar Gaddafi. He has denied his people freedom, exploited their wealth, murdered opponents at home and abroad, and terrorized innocent people around the world – including Americans who were killed by Libyan agents. – Barack Obama