I regard freedom of expression as the primary right without which one can not have a proper functioning democracy.

The introduction of religious passion into politics is the end of honest politics, and the introduction of politics into religion is the prostitution of true religion.

The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the right.

The moment politics becomes dull, democracy is in danger.

Mercy is not what every criminal is entitled to. What he is entitled to is justice.

Abuse is the very hallmark of liberty.

Political liberty is nothing else but the diffusion of power.

If dictatorship is the concentration of power, freedom consists in its diffusion.

You ought not to be ashamed of being bored. What you ought to be ashamed of is being boring.

A reasonable doubt is nothing more than a doubt for which reasons can be given. The fact that 1 or 2 men out of 12 differ from the others does not establish that their doubts are reasonable.

A politician who enters public life may as well face the fact that the best way of not being found out is not to do anything which, if found out, will cause his ruin.

Patience has all the time it needs.

Happiness is always on the other side of being teachable.

By fire, fever, storm and sword, your blood shall suffer this bane. No peace or joy for Wintersloe's lord, till the puzzle ring is whole again

If you're wanting something salty, do air-popped popcorn. That, to me, would be a healthier choice than having any kind of fried chip.

Being comedian outside of performing, you're someone who's analyzing life, and thinking about it, and observing so much. In my opinion, it can make you feel sort of on the outside looking in.

A lot of women say they love being pregnant, but I wasnt such a big fan.

Myths are lies that tell the truth.

The girly movie i secretly love is Pippy Longstockings.

If you don't execute your ideas, they die.

I'm the sort of person who likes to undo everything.