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

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

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

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)

Truth is Bitter & It's the Real Beauty in Ugliness.

A snake was never called by its name at night, because it would hear. It was called a string.

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.

Youth, enthusiasm, and tenderness are like the days of spring. Instead of complaining, O my heart, of their brief duration, try to enjoy them.

I was reared in a Jehovah's Witness household. I was taught that every man should be judged by his deeds and not his color, and I firmly stand where my grandmother left me.

It was pretty obvious Lena wanted to be asked. Another mysterious thing about girls- they want to be asked to stuff even if they don't want to go.

You gotta keep things moving. If leaving behind the past means you can have a better future, then, sure, why not?

Laughter may instruct but it may also conceal, defending the joker against anger and retaliation: a game is only a game.

You shouldn't have to pay for your love with your bones and your flesh.

Rose, I'm an addict with no work ethic who is likely going to go insane. I'm not like you. I'm not a super-hero." "Not yet," I said.