TOMAS G. MASARYK

I know that men are not equal; nowhere on the earth or in Nature is there equality—there is variety .... The natural variety must be organized through the division and gradation of functions and work; no organization of men is possible without superiors and subordinates, but it must just be an organization, and not a privilege, not aristocratic coercion but mutual service.

Resistance to absolutism is characteristic of democratic progress.

Dictators always look good until the last ten minutes.

... we have no dynasty of our own and no liking for a foreign dynasty.

Democracy needs leaders, not masters.

The Presidential function is difficult and full of responsibility. It calls from the incumbent a plenitude of his physical vigor. I am aware I am no longer strong enough for the task. Wherefore, I resign.

I once said that democracy is a discussion. But real discussion is only possible where men trust one another, and honestly seek the truth. Democracy is a conversation among equals, the thinking of free people open to complete publicity—the word "parliament" has a fine meaning, if only we could give it body!

Absolutism did not consist in the existence of a monarch but in his assertion of infallibility

The foreign policy of Czechoslovakia must be first of all a Czechoslovak, then a European, and then a world policy.

Great political and social changes begin to be possible as soon as men are not afraid to risk their lives.

Great political and social changes begin to be possible as soon as men are not afraid to risk their lives.

The foreign policy of Czechoslovakia must be first of all a Czechoslovak, then a European, and then a world policy.

Absolutism did not consist in the existence of a monarch but in his assertion of infallibility

Democracy is not only a form of government, it is not only what is written in constitutions. Democracy is a view of life, it rests on faith in men, in humanity and in human nature.

Democracy needs leaders, not masters.

Dictators always look good until the last ten minutes.

The Presidential function is difficult and full of responsibility. It calls from the incumbent a plenitude of his physical vigor. I am aware I am no longer strong enough for the task. Wherefore, I resign.

I know that men are not equal; nowhere on the earth or in Nature is there equality—there is variety .... The natural variety must be organized through the division and gradation of functions and work; no organization of men is possible without superiors and subordinates, but it must just be an organization, and not a privilege, not aristocratic coercion but mutual service.

In a sense the United States is Czechoslovakia's foster parent. It is upon President Wilson's immortal charter of freedom, as embodied in his famous Fourteen Points, that the foundations of our state are laid. We have tried to pattern our young republic after our great sponsor. Our Constitution and our laws, our mode of government, and even our business methods follow closely those of the United States.

Jesus—Not Caesar

Resistance to absolutism is characteristic of democratic progress.

Socialism appeals to Jews because it embraces the interests of the oppressed.

The most profound argument for democracy is its faith in man.

I once said that democracy is a discussion. But real discussion is only possible where men trust one another, and honestly seek the truth. Democracy is a conversation among equals, the thinking of free people open to complete publicity—the word "parliament" has a fine meaning, if only we could give it body!

... we have no dynasty of our own and no liking for a foreign dynasty.