That is the one thing in my public career that I regret–my work to secure the enactment of the Federal Reserve Law. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN CareerRegretReservationSecureWork
A man who murders another shortens by a few brief years the life of a human being; but he who votes to increase the burden of debts upon the people of the United States assumes a graver responsibility. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AssumptionHumanLifeManMurderResponsibilityVote
Most of the temptations that come to us to sell the soul come in connection with the getting of money. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN ConnectionMoneySoulTemptation
The people of Nebraska are for free silver and I am for free silver. I will look up the arguments later. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN ArgumentFreedomPeopleSilver
Patriotism is a mystery-intangible, invisible, and yet eternal. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN ForeverInvisibleMysteryPatriotism
Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AchievementChoiceDestinyPhilosophySpiritualWait
If you want criticisms, read the dissenting opinions of the Court. That will give you criticisms. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN CriticismOpinionReading
Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught the individual to protect his own rights; American civilization will teach him to respect the rights of others. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN CivilizationRespectRightTeaching
