Only to the rude ear of one who is quite indifferent does the song of a bird seem always the same.

The most revolutionary thing one can do is always to proclaim loudly what is happening.

Before a revolution happens, it is perceived as impossible; after it happens, it is seen as having been inevitable.

Those who do not move, do not notice their chains.

Freedom is always and exclusively freedom for the one who thinks differently.

Being human means throwing your whole life on the scales of destiny when need be, all the while rejoicing in every sunny day and every beautiful cloud.

There is no democracy without socialism, and no socialism without democracy.

The most revolutionary act is a clear view of the world as it really is.

We will be victorious if we have not forgotten how to learn.

The working classes in every country only learn to fight in the course of their struggles.

Bourgeois society stands at the crossroads, either transition to socialism or regression into barbarism.

A critic is a legless man who teaches other people to run

There are 320 million American dreams. Go get yours.

Nothing is more dreadful in life than the profound thought that death may only greet you with eternal nothingness.

Once I thought that if I just had enough in the bank, if I had enough fame, that it would be all right. But I'm a human being like everyone else. I'm not exempt.

No hunter of the sky should end his days as prey. Better to die on the wing than pinned to the ground. [Saphira]

I care a lot; I'm very sensitive.

Hymn tunes are the nearest we've got to English folk music.

I was not happy as a child, although from time to time I was content. I lived in books more than I lived anywhere else.

I just try to surround myself with good, positive supportive people who are trying to make the world better.

Time is rhythm: the insect rhythm of a warm humid night, brain ripple, breathing, the drum in my temple—these are our faithful timekeepers; and reason corrects the feverish beat.