I developed an anger at [Moses] Mendelssohn. Later, I read the book. I realized there was nothing subversive in it.

What hurts the victim most is not the cruelty of the oppressor, but the silence of the bystander.

There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.

Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.

For the dead and the living, we must bear witness. Not only are we responsible for the memories of the dead, we are responsible for what we do with those memories

The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. Indifference creates evil. Hatred is evil itself. Indifference is what allows evil to be strong, what gives it power.

Even in darkness it is possible to create light.

I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation.

To remain silent and indifferent is the greatest sin of all.

All collective judgments are wrong. Only racists make them. No human race is superior; no religious faith is inferior.

Because I remember, I despair. Because I remember, I have the duty to reject despair.

Being a parent is like being a catcher. You gotta handle whatever is thrown your way.

Ignorance breeds antipathy. Until I got to know how computers worked, I didn't want anything to do with them. I said, 'Well, why do I need them? I write letters.' Which I still do.

There's always something to talk about.

There are no perfect parents, and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.

I have had just about enough of other guys trying to turn you, Raven. There is only one vampire who will," he said confidently. "The one who you were always meant for-me.

More and more, so it seems to me, light is the beautifier of the building.

Is what is moral commanded by God because it is moral, or is it moral because it is commanded by God?

You either live under a rock or you walk in the sunshine. That’s pretty much how it goes.

Deeply funny musings and adventures elevate Paul Rudnick to the highest level of American comedy writing.

All art is political, all art is a martial one.