We must look at the institution of slavery as publicists, and not as casuists. It is a question of law, and not a case of conscience.

They [the blacks] had no rights which the white man was bound to respect.

No doctrine involving more pernicious consequences was ever invented by the wit of man than any [constitutional] provisions can be suspended during any of the great exigencies of government.

Liking other people is an illusion we have to cherish in ourselves if we are to live in society.

Life becomes boring when it has no destination or purpose.

Our degeneration, when it is traced back to its origin in our view of the world really consists in the fact that true optimism has vanished unperceived from our midst.

Public radio is alive and kicking, it always has been

That's what I am standing up for - Israel's future as a Jewish and democratic state living side-by-side in peace and security with its neighbors.

I need a break. I've been working for about a year and a half. I think I'd like to go to Pakistan.

I'm set to have my best year ever: I'm hiring some acts and there will be a show in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening. I'm going to use my theater to its fullest potential.

What's the use of being a writer if you can't irritate a great many people?

Great doubt will eventually lead to great awakening.

The man who can master his time can master nearly anything.