The world is made up for the most part of morons and natural tyrants, sure of themselves, strong in their own opinions, never doubting anything.

When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become president. I'm beginning to believe it.

True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.

You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom.

I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction.

The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business.

I don't believe in God because I don't believe in Mother Goose.

A criminal is someone without the capital to incorporate

I am not afraid of any god in the universe who would send me or any other man or woman to hell. If there were such a being, he would not be a god; he would be a devil.

I don't like spinach, and I'm glad I don't, because if I liked it I'd eat it, and I just hate it.

Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for.

You ask any actor - they'll tell you they'd rather shoot on location because you don't have to invent the energy, the energy is there.

Denying the undeniable just makes you sound like a fool as well as a liar.

One way or another we all work for our vice.

It's a free country. I wish it weren't.

History has scarcely deigned to notice [Libius Severus's] birth, his elevation, his character, or his death.

English is the perfect language for preachers because it allows you to talk until you think of what to say.

Why do you think the old stories tell of men who set out on great journeys to impress the gods? Because trying to impress people just isn't worth the time and effort.

Most importantly fighters in my day knew the most important art in boxing - feinting.

The art of writing is mysterious, the opinions we hold are ephemeral.

There are ways to minimize the risk if you are a woman working in the Middle East: You can dress modestly, wear the hijab, cover your head, always travel with a man.