“A true party-man hates and despises candour.” Adam Smith, (1723-1790) Scottish philosopher and economist. Source: The Theory of Moral Sentiments par. III.I.85. Source Reference Adam Smith Quote

“The uncontested absurdities of today are the accepted slogans of tomorrow.” Ayn Rand [Alisa Zinov’yevna Rosenbaum], (1905-1982) Russian-American novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter. Source: Return of the Primitive: The Anti-Industrial Revolution. Source Reference Ayn Rand Quote

“All truth passes through 3 stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” Arthur Schopenhauer, (1788-1860) German philosopher. Source Reference Arthur Schopenhauer Quote

“The restriction of knowledge to an elite group destroys the spirit of the society and leads to its intellectual impoverishment.” Albert Einstein, (1879-1955) Physicist and Professor, Nobel Prize 1921. Source Reference Albert Einstein Quote

“People have a right to the Truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Frank Norris, (1870-1902). Source: The Responsibilities of the Novelist, 1903. Source Reference Frank Norris Quote

“He is the freeman whom the truth makes free, And all are slaves besides.” William Cowper, (1731-1800) English poet, hymnodist. Source Reference William Cowper Quote

“The truth which makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.” Jim Bishop, (1907-1987). Source: The Day Lincoln Was Shot. Source Reference Jim Bishop Quote

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Jesus of Nazareth, (c.4 BC – c.AD 30/33). Source: Holy Bible, John 8:32. Source Reference Famous Jesus of Nazareth Quote

“You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” Rahm Emanuel, (1959-) Mayor of Chicago, Chicago’s first Jewish mayor. Source: at…

“During war, the laws are silent.” Quintus Tullius Cicero, (c.102-43 B.C.), Roman general; brother of Cicero the orator. Source Reference Quintus Tullius Cicero Quote

“Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside of ourselves will affect us.” Steven R. Covey, (1932-2012) American educator, author, businessman, speaker. Source Reference Steven R. Covey Quote

“To freemen, threats are impotent.” Marcus Tullius Cicero, (106-43 B.C.) Roman Statesman, Philosopher and Orator. Source Reference Marcus Tullius Cicero Quote