The perfect life: to live in a world of peace in a lake district where the magistrate is good and honest, and to have an understanding wife and bright children.

It is contrary to the will of God to eat delicate food hastily.

He who allows himself to be arrested for a crime he did not commit will be expelled from the party, but if he resists and comes to us on a stretcher, he is a hero.

Why is it that the same people who have the least confidence in the police and the military are the most willing to allow only the police and the military to have guns?

I believe that if you have faith in your own abilities then in the end others will have faith in them too, even if they need a little persuading.

It is the way you feel that is your point of attraction.

Must manage your thought life daily and then you can manage your life.

The most important thing about creativity is that you honor your creativity and you don't ever ignore it or go against what that creative image is telling you.

One could always do more, faster and cleverer, but democracy has its own rhythm.

To owe an obligation to a worthy friend is a happiness, and can be no disparagement.

I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him.

Doing for others may be the only way to create lasting well-being.