It is by bribing, not so often by being bribed, that wicked politicians bring ruin on mankind. Avarice is a rival to the pursuits of many.

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.

Try not to change the world. You will fail. Try to love the world. Lo, the world is changed. Changed forever.

If you forget your lines, you had better mumble with conviction.

Talking behind someones back does not make you better. It only demonstrates how much of a coward you are for not saying it in the persons face.

I'm really a romantic at heart.

You long for success? Start at the bottom; dig down.

You're a woman, enjoy yourself, and believe that you can do things.

I've reached the 50th year of my life, and now every question related with life also includes thinking about death. When I leave, I want to leave to my offspring a clear idea about identity.

Don't you want to take a leap of faith? Or become an old man, filled with regret, waiting to die alone!

Love is nothing, nothing, nothing like they say.

I don't talk about my personal life. But the relationships I've had have usually been with other musicians. It's just easier that way.