Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

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.

The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

A million men can tell a woman she is beautiful, but the only time she will listen is when it's said by the man she loves.

Politeness of mind consists in thinking chaste and refined thoughts.

Honor is like the eye, which cannot suffer the least impurity without damage. It is a precious stone, the price of which is lessened by a single flaw.

I waited a second. Should I? No... but I will.

Therefore, if you are attacked, retaliate instantly. Be sudden. Be quick. Speed is your salvation.

I love losing myself in the extremes of a range of characters.

A record deal doesn't make you an artist; you make yourself an artist.

Being able to sing all these years has helped me handle life's tragedies.

Always inflation comes gradually; is recognized too late; and can be cured only by ruthless political surgery, which, if delayed too long, proves futile.

I enjoy being Jewish, but I'm an atheist... I hate fundamentalism in all its forms. Jews, Catholics, Baptists, I think they are all potty and capable of destroying the world.