Example is the school of mankind and they will learn at no other.

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.

for a purpose without reason

It was while bent over, trying to breathe through the pain of bruised ribs, with the sensation of spit running down his cheek that Jason decided he was going to die.

It takes your enemy and your friend working together to hurt you to the heart the one to slander you and the other to get the news to you.

The more I want to get something done the less I call it work.

One of the key secrets of great writing is knowing where to start and when to stop.

Tea is the magic key to the vault where my brain is kept.

I loved the Cure and Bauhaus and the Smiths. The people in my town weren't privy to that kind of music and I got abused. I discovered the microphone to get out some of that angst.

Ladies love me when I spray the mic But there aint no "I" in snuggling Aint no "U" in "Stay the night"

I am very superstitious about toasts. I never toast with water, and I'm very careful to make eye contact with everyone I toast with.

When you model yourself on people, you should try to resemble their good sides.