Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom and a great empire and little minds go ill together.

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.

Sometimes loneliness makes the loudest noise.

Time spent wisely gets compensated

You were born of two flawed yet beautiful souls. Happiness is your birthright, and love is your guide.

Since there is no way to Live after you die, why not Live Now! -RVM

Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.

Everyone thinks I'm Jewish. I'm not. Last year I got a call: "Happy Hanukkah." I said "Ma, I'm not Jewish."

Love means each person is free to follow his or her own heart.

We ask for nothing that is not ours by right, and herein lies the great moral power of our demand.

I don't like to plan anything.

While they danced they came over them the weariness with the world, the melancholy, the pity one for the other, which is the exultation of love.