He was not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block itself.

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.

You can't buy happiness

Reality—there’s nothing but horror in that.

Music is the voice that tells us that the human race is greater than it knows.

The things I never say never get me into trouble.

The freedom of thought and expression is one of the most sacred rights in this country.

I liked "Superman/Batman: The Search for Kryptonite" because I really enjoyed the interaction between those two characters.

Yes, creation is moving toward us; life is moving toward us all the time. We back away, but it keeps pushing toward us. Why not step forward and greet it.

Republicans are being counseled to move the party to the left, but in my experience, those who advocate more liberal policies for the GOP are wrongheaded or Democrats, or both.

I've always stayed really close with my mother and my father.

God expects no complaining on our part and offers no explanation on His part.