Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

People sometimes attribute my success to my genius; all the genius I know anything about is hard work.

Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.

When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right of self-defense — to fight the government.

One great error is that we suppose mankind more honest than they are.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.

A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.

Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.

It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.

Your weakness is your strength

The real Muslim is the one who prefers speaking the truth even when it is ruinous to him over lying even when it benefits him, and who finds inner peace in doing so.

It's been really exciting to work on a collaborative, creative team where we got to bounce ideas back and forth and figure out the best one.

Happy white peoples independence day the slaves weren't free but I'm sure they enjoyed fireworks.

I love Dead Ringers. A democratic set, the work was taken seriously.

The gospel assures you that your value is not dependent on your looks or material possessions.

I came from a dirt farm, now I'm filthy rich.

God doesn't desire our worship because He is egocentric. He desires it because we are.

We lost the connection between the entertainment world and the neighborhoods.

My work isn't about form. It's about seeing. I'm excited about seeing things, and I'm interested in the way I think other people see things.