I learned in the early part of my career that labor must bear the cross for others' sins, must be the vicarious sufferer for the wrongs that others do.

I believe that movements to suppress wrongs can be carried out under the protection of our flag.

I am Mother Jones. The Government can't take my life and you can't take my arm, but you can take my suitcase.

I am not blind to the shortcomings of our own people.

If they want to hang me, let them. And on the scaffold I will shout Freedom for the working class!