I joined the party because I was a revolutionary, not because of any ideological nonsense.

The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger.

We will go down in history either as the world's greatest statesmen or its worst villains.

Whenever I hear the word culture, I reach for my revolver

God gave the savior to the German people. We have faith, deep and unshakeable faith, that he [Hitler] was sent to us by God to save Germany.

I know two types of law because I know two types of men, those who are with us and those who are against us.

The victor will always be the judge, and the vanquished the accused.

The Jew must clearly understand one thing at once, he must get out!

The Americans cannot build aeroplanes. They are very good at refrigerators and razor blades.

I think that women are wonderful but I've never met one yet who didn't show more feeling than logic.

Shoot first and inquire afterwards, and if you make mistakes, I will protect you.

that's all the stars do, look at lovers – that's why they're so beautiful

Ask me again, once we defeat Gaea.

In the best works of fiction, there's no mustache-twirling villain. I try to write shows where even the bad guy's got his reasons.

I think that it's more likely that in my 60s and 70s I will be writing poetry rather than fiction.

There is a rowdy strain in American life, living close to the surface but running very deep. Like an ape behind a mask, it can display itself suddenly with terrifying effect.

Success takes the courage to know who you really are and be comfortable with that.

I can't work without it [music]. And it has to be the right kind, because if it's not then I get into a bad mood. I work with a remote so that I can change CDs instantly if I need to.

Faith and joy are the ascensive forces of song.

I actually feel most relaxed when I'm working.

There isn't a story written that isn't about blood and money. People and their relationship to each other is the blood, the family. And how they live, the money of it.