To renounce freedom is to renounce one's humanity, one's rights as a man and equally one's duties.

Why should we build our happiness on the opinons of others, when we can find it in our own hearts?

As soon as any man says of the affairs of the State "What does it matter to me?" the State may be given up for lost.

To renounce liberty is to renounce being a man, to surrender the rights of humanity and even its duties.

If there were a nation of Gods, it would govern itself democratically. A government so perfect is not suited to men.

Happy am I, for every time I meditate on governments, I always find new reasons in my inquiries for loving my own country.

Liberty may be gained, but can never be recovered." (Bk2:8)

Have intention, sacred will travel.

I think the reason why strong women have such a powerful impact is that you've got the strength of a man with the heart and sensitivity of a woman.

He that doth what he should not, shall feel what he would not.

Men who borrow their opinions can never repay their debts.

I see all. I hear all. I know all. And I spend a great deal of time in the bathroom.

For me, making films is like being on vacation, it's a nice walk. But theatre is like mountaineering. You never know whether you're going to fall off or make it to the top.

As I grew older I found that I really had a knack for rhyming and I pursued that. So by thirteen I got serious about using my writing and rhyming skills. I did it everywhere I could.

When I started to allow the characters to go where they wanted to go, I just had to follow.