There is no need for me to curse you -the murderer survives the victim only to learn that it was himself that he longed to be rid of. Hatred is self-hatred.

I have inherited this burden of superstition and nonsense. I govern innumerable men but must acknowledge that I am governed by birds and thunderclaps

Leadership is for those who love the public good and are endowed and trained to administer it.

The central movement of the mind is the desire for unrestricted liberty and (...) this movement is invariably accompanied by its opposite, a dread of the consequences of liberty.

It is only dogs that never bite their masters.

The only power worth a snot is the power to get up after you fall down.

That's the news from Lake Woebegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.

An oak is no respecter of persons.

Fear is the parent of cruelty, and therefore it is no wonder if cruelty and religion go hand in hand.

The fickleness of the women I love is only equalled by the infernal constancy of the women who love me.

The man who walks with God always gets to his destination.

You owe dough? You ain't give up that cheese? Hey... Sooner or later, you'll Pay, Pal (no eBay).

Everyone has a moment when they discover they love Amy Poehler.

Being a writer is a very private, internal process. Ultimately I am more the writer, being an introvert.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty !