Bainbridge Colby Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“That does not mean that we must forego just and fair criticism, or refrain from opposition to policies which are debatable or which do not command our approval.”

“We must stifle the voice of hatred and faction.”

“A liberty subject to law and subordinate to the common welfare.”

“Like pictures, men should be judged by their merits and not by their defects.”

“But we must not, if we are loyal, disperse our energies in a partisan warfare that is waged without regard to its consequences to the well being, security, or honor of the country.”

“Thus, only in a hopeful and confident temper, in a proud and constructive spirit, will we rescue the present and safeguard the future of our beloved country.”