Carl Schurz

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.

My country right or wrong; when right, to keep her right; when wrong, to put her right.

Our country, right or wrong. When right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be put right.

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests you cannot subvert your neighbors rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.

If you want to be free there is but one way it is to guarantee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors. There is no other.

Ideals are like the stars: we never reach them, but like the mariners of the sea, we chart our course by them.

My Country! When right keep it right; when wrong, set it right!