He that accuses all mankind of corruption ought to remember that he is sure to convict only one.

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.

The public do not know enough to be experts yet know enough to decide between them.

Like a true artist, never be satisfied that your writing cannot be improved.

It's impossible to stall a Lizzie.

Ambivalence is a wonderful tune to dance to. It has a rhythm all its own.

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I received so many positive comments about the quotes that I decided to continue to use them in my novels.

To nourish children and raise them against odds is in any time, any place, more valuable than to fix bolts in cars or design nuclear weapons.

A child of today can detect a lie quicker than the wisest adult of two decades ago. When I want to know what is true, I ask my children.

Look out! He's got a daisy!

All change starts with a distant rumble at the grassroots level.