Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.

Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.

The hottest fires in hell are reserved for those who remain neutral in times of moral crisis.

Silence is golden but when it threatens your freedom it's yellow.

In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority.

It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare.

When you fear something, learn as much about it as you can. Knowledge conquers fear.

Mere parsimony is not economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy.

The Fate of good men who refuse to become involved in politics is to be ruled by evil men.

Whatever you say or do, remember there's always someone watching you.

I'm not much of a jokester.

Genius and madness have something in common: both live in a world that is different from that which exists for everyone else.

I'm used to writing songs and songs-I can fill em up with symbolism and metaphors. When you write a book (Chronicles, Vol. 1), you gotta tell the truth, and it can't be misinterpreted.

Do not make this practice a source of pressure, compulsion, anxiety or pride. It is none of these. Zazen is simply a way to find your true home.

I call my children "My Hundred Thousand Dollar Babies Before They Were Even Born"!

I don't pretend to know everything; I just only speak on matters I know I'll win.

I believe we ought to subsidize some health care for the poor, but Medicare subsidizes everyone's health care

Romance is always young.

The equality of play was a surprise-it was the most competitive race in the seven-year history of MLS.