Lyman Trumbull Quotes

“The bill neither confers nor abridges the rights of anyone but simply declares that in civil rights there shall be equality among all classes of citizens and that all alike shall be subject to the same punishment.”

“Patience is passion tamed.”

“Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death.”

“No great advance has been made in science, politics, or religion without controversy.”

“Each state, so that it does not abridge the great fundamental rights belonging, under the Constitution, to all citizens, may grant or withhold such civil rights as it pleases; all that is required is that, in this respect, its laws shall be impartial.”

“No great advance has ever been made in science politics or religion without controversy.”

“Trust no one,and let none believe.”

“Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.”

“No animals needs to die in order for me to live. And that makes me feel good.”

“Every life is a march from innocence, through temptation, to virtue or vice.”