The ideal citizen of a tyrannical state is the man or woman who bows in silent obedience in exchange for the status of a well-cared-for herd animal. Thinking people become the tyrants' worst enemies.

I don't trust a government I can't shoot back at

When only cops have guns, it's called a "police state".

America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

Like 'em or hate 'em, these once peaceful gun owners of the '90s are feeling a lot like Jews of 1939 Germany. Maligned, lied about, persecuted and threatened. Afraid, confused and angry.

We must never violate principles. We must never initiate violence. And we should never harm the innocent. But at some point, unless governments back off, we have to stop being nice.

My heart raced. He needs you, I thought. Don't let him down. I couldn't remember ever being so happy... or so scared.

I would like to see a future where artists think that they have a right to contemplate things like global warming.

You'll never get anywhere unless you're independent of the good and bad opinion of others. Be fearless.

The Federalist Society has made important contributions to the nation's understanding of our constitutional heritage.

She's got the kind of ethereal, unselfconscious beauty some young girls possess that breaks your heart. Or theirs.

There was no money in the sport but we'd be out there day in, day out, rain or shine, doing it.

People hate those who make them feel their own inferiority.

Sin doesn't make you bad, it makes you dead

Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.

music is a missionary effort to colonize earth for imperialistic heaven.