“Each co-operative institution will become a school of business in which each member will acquire a knowledge of the laws of trade and commerce.”

“Each co-operative institution will become a school of business in which each member will acquire a knowledge of the laws of trade and commerce.”

“Each individual member of a co-operative society works with that interest which is inseparable from the new position he enjoys. Each has an interest in the other.”

“In a very alert and bright state of society people learn co-operation by themselves, but in older and quieter conditions of laboring enterprise, such a bill as I propose will point out the way to mutual exertion.”

“The employee is regarded by the employer merely in the light of his value as an operative. His productive capacity alone is taken into account.”

“Money is the great tool through whose means labor and skill become universally co-operative.”

“Government itself is founded upon the great doctrine of the consent of the governed, and has its cornerstone in the memorable principle that men are endowed with inalienable rights.”

“When money is controlled by a few it gives that few an undue power and control over labor and the resources of the country. Labor will have its best return when the laborer can control its disposal.”

“There is no reason why the women of the country should not greatly advance themselves.”

“I am in favor of carrying out the Declaration of Independence to women as well as men. Women having to suffer the burdens of society and government should have their equal rights in it. They do not receive their rights in full proportion.”

“Each co-operative institution will become a school of business in which each member will acquire a knowledge of the laws of trade and commerce.”