Stupid as a man, say the women: cowardly as a woman, say the men. Stupidity in a woman is unwomanly.

It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels - men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.

How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?

Not necessity, not desire - no, the love of power is the demon of men. Let them have everything - health, food, a place to live, entertainment - they are and remain unhappy and low-spirited: for the demon waits and waits and will be satisfied.