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• The character of every act depends on the circumstances in which it is done.
  The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theater and causing a panic....
• Every man meets his Waterloo at last. -- Wendell Phillips (1811-1884) -- Speech, Nov. 1, 1859
• Revolutions are not made; they come. -- Wendell Phillips (1811-1884) -- Speech, Jan. 28, 1852
• The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others.
  His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant....
• The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others .
  .. over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign....
• How many inner-city gang members -- does it take to screw in a light bulb?
  Four-one to rob the liquor store to get money for the bulb, one to drive the getaway car, one to screw it in, and one to hold his crack pipe while he does it....
• How many light bulbs -- does it take to screw Netscape?
  Four. One for employees of non-profit organisations, one for students and educators, one for people who can read a license agreement, one for people who expect a company to keep its word....
• When my fist clenches crack it open, Before I use it and lose my cool.
  When I smile tell me some bad news, Before I laugh and act like a fool....