When you stop a dictator, there are always risks. But there are greater risks in not stopping a dictator.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean - power over people, power to the State.

If you set out to be liked, you will accomplish nothing.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.

A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.

Damn it, I should be the only one allowed to drool over him. I found him first! Or something not as stupid.

He who loves lies suffers from no disease than lies! He who believes in and acts upon lies suffers from no disease than ignorance!

Watch the fools! Watch them carefully! Learn their paths so that you can learn how to avoid them!

The very pink of perfection.

Libraries change lives. They are the soul of a people.

It is not enough to profess faith in the democratic process; we must do something about it.

The battle for the ultimate truth will never be won. And that's why chess is so fascinating.

Our kids haven't any airs about them. I don't like posh kids who don't like dirty dolls or expect a chauffeur every time they go out.

Put no faith in salvation through the political order.

A lot of the things that we think of as being racial differences are really class differences in America.