Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.

Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength.

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.

A leader is a dealer in hope.

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.

History is written by the winners.

History is a set of lies agreed upon.

A woman laughing is a woman conquered.

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

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Every journey taken always includes the path not taken, the detour through hell, the crossroads of indecision and the long way home.

Men are good in but one way, but bad in many.

When in doubt, I read Oscar Wilde.

It doesn't matter how good you are as a band or how good your music may be; if the fans aren't supporting it and buying your music, it's hard to make it.

I was always willing to say, "Let's see what happens," when something came up that looked like it might help me get a little closer to where I wanted to be . . .

I only dated one Asian girl, but she was very Asian. She was a panda.

The circle of divine love has not remained closed.

Burton did not believe in miracles . Nothing happened that could not be explained by physical principles if you knew all the facts .

I have a sixth sense, but not the other five. If I wasn't making money, they'd put me away.