There is no safety for honest men, but by believing all possible evil of evil men, and by acting with promptitude, decision, and steadiness on that belief.

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.

We are all, I suppose, beholden to our parents - the question is, how much?

The tests and exams were not so difficult to pass but we fail a 'yes' or 'no' answer when it comes to dealing with sin

Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

My own view on religion is . . . It helped in early days to fix the calendar, and . . . to chronicle eclipses . . . These two services I am prepared to acknowledge.

How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?

It is so nice when you can sit with someone and not have to talk.

I knew how to influence the people, but it's really just one vote. But the party is being handled in a very good way .

Rock and roll stars have it much better than writers when they're on a tour.

Organization and education, when they interact with each other, they strengthen each other, they are mutually supportive.

Don't spread patriotism too thin.