The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.

Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop.

On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.

The demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots.

The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.

Morality is doing what is right, no matter what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, no matter what is right.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.

The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.

It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.

Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses.

It is highly probable that we choose our posture, not our problems.

His voice still had the rasp of desire as he asked, "If I disappear, will you come and find me?

My family life and my ideals, my commitment to the community and to other people - all people - has been improved. I think less about myself and more about my community today.

The one thing that tackle wasn't was high and dangerous.

I'll have you know that I am not a failed Third Division footballer. I am a failed Second Division footballer.

Prosperity Whose sources are interior. As soon Adversity A diamond overtake.

Your best retirement plan for retiring happy and prosperous - don't be a burden on others.

Once I blazed across the sky, Leaving trails of flame; I fell to earth, and here I lie - Who'll help me up again? -A Shooting Star

I need to be able to write a poem after every film and to kind of cleanse myself from the character because for about three months or so, I'm constantly living through the character's eyes.

Men know no medium: They will either, spaniel-like, fawn at your feet, or be ready to leap into your lap.