That experience is the parent of wisdom is an adage the truth of which is recognized by the wisest as well as the simplest of mankind.

People sometimes attribute my success to my genius; all the genius I know anything about is hard work.

Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.

When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right of self-defense — to fight the government.

One great error is that we suppose mankind more honest than they are.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.

A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.

Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.

It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.

When will you tell him?' 'When I muster the courage or when I'm left with no choice - whichever comes first.

Having ascended to some spiritual strength by focusing on the power of the feminine, it is no doubt tempting to wield this strength against that which triggers memories of having once been weaker.

Anybody who wants to get their way says that Jesus supports their view. But that isn't Jesus' fault.

Not out of mere charity, but because peace in our time requires the constant advance of those principles that our common creed describes; tolerance and opportunity, human dignity and justice.

I don't know why, it's just what I feel inside, the thoughts that I sing about. It's just my truth. Sometimes my emotions can be mistaken for messages.

You got 3 things going against you: you're good, you're left-handed, and you're black

Such is the advantage of a well constructed language that its simplified notation often becomes the source of profound theories.

I do notice that when I come in to meet casting people, they love that I'm Australian. Maybe it's our good work ethic.

Using a certain sort of message can attract people to that message, and that creates power that you can either use responsibly or not.

Before we go to our knees to receive the Baptism of Fire, let me beg of you to see to it that your souls are in harmony with the will and purpose of the Holy Spirit whom you seek.