A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until a majority of voters discover that they can vote themselves largess out of the public treasury.

No republic has long outlived the discovery by a majority of its people that they could vote themselves largesse from the public treasury.

I would prefer to have one comfortable room well stocked with books to all you could give me in the way of decoration which the highest art could supply.

The only way to make a difference is to acquire power.

Remember, a book is always a gift.

From an author's point of view, the most painful and dangerous weapon ain't no gun or blade, but a piece of paper with the word rejected on it.

The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

Turn wishful thinking into positive action. Those who take a proactive stance in their lives tend to have an ample supply of joy and pleasure

Being the chief minister of a regional government is just a pastime compared with the hellish job of being prime minister of two different communities brought together.

Yes, sampling has changed not just my way of playing and composing.

Wake up, you idiots! Whatever made you think that money was so valuable?

We want to be in a situation under maximum pressure, maximum intensity, and maximum danger. When it's shared with others, it provides a bond which is stronger than any tie that can exist.