The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations.

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

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

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.

If it's hard to remember, it'll be difficult to forget.

There are things that I won't joke about, but it's not because I don't think they're funny or they can't be made funny. It's just that they don't fit my particular skill set.

The resentment that criticism engenders can demoralize employees, family members and friends, and still not correct the situation that has been condemned.

I didn't really get London until I read Dickens. Then I was charmed to death by it.

I have two daughters that are the loves of my life and I want to leave them a better world, a better country, a better state and a better city.

Every man has by nature the right to possess property as his own.

What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your destiny.

I grew so depressed from the lack of support that I considered quitting. No one understood me.

Never exaggerate, but express your feelings with moderation.

In such business Action is eloquence, and the eyes of th’ ignorant More learned than the ears.