The definition of an extreme authoritarian is one who is willing blindly to assume that government accusations are true without any evidence presented or opportunity to contest those accusations.

Secrecy is the linchpin of abuse of power, . . . its enabling force. Transparency is the only real antidote.

Transparency is for those who carry out public duties and exercise public power. Privacy is for everyone else.

The ultimate test of a society's freedom is not how it treats its good, obedient, compliant citizens; it's how it treats its dissidents.

Edward Snowden: The Whistleblower Behind the NSA Surveillance Revelations

It's hard to imagine a more potent sign of a weak, declining empire than having one's national 'credibility' depend upon periodically bombing other countries.

When you cheer for the erosion of Dzhokhar Tsarnaevs rights, you're cheering for the erosion of your own.

Terrorism': the word that means nothing, yet justifies everything.

Only In America can a renowned and devoted terrorism supporter like Peter King be the arbiter of national security and treason.

Terrorist', noun: 1. Someone my government tells me is a terrorist; 2. Someone my President decides to kill.

I think that - not just as a journalist but as a human being - I have the ethical responsibility to avoid actions that can harm innocent people.

A plan that is not written is just an idea.

Patriotism or Nationalism without reasoning is what I call “Nationalist Fundamentalism”, which is as dangerous as “Religious Fundamentalism”.

Always live your life with your biography in mind.

Woody Pines is the best band I ever heard in my life I swear. I'm their biggest fan now!

The business man who gains success at the expense of the poor and miserable gains nil respect from his peers.

This world without a leopard…I mean, who would want to be here?!

It's so nice after 10 years as a blond actress in Hollywood to have people let you do smart things.

When we really understand the fact of separate realities, we will stop spending so much time and energy trying to change the reality of others

My hobby is extreme Catholic behavior - before the Reformation.

Together we shall move forward doing [the Lord's] work