Alger Hiss was an American public servant and government official who became a central figure in a major Cold War-era espionage case. His high-profile trial in the late 1940s led to a conviction for perjury related to accusations of spying for the Soviet Union. He remains a controversial figure in American history, debated for his alleged involvement in espionage and his lasting impact on U.S. politics. Here are 2 of his quotes: