Assert Quotes

Say it plainly, and mean it.

Many of these lines are about asserting a belief with confidence, whether that belief concerns personal liberty, shared responsibility, or a matter of conscience. A few come from a more classical, formal style of speech, contrasting with plainer statements about individual rights, a theme also found in Leadership quotes.


Together, they suggest that asserting something clearly is often the first step toward acting on it. Explore more on Good intentions or read what people say they Know for sure.