Writers, especially when they act in a body and with one direction, have great influence on the public mind.

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.

God loves atheists. The former ones make the most compelling theists because they're so empirically familiar with how atheists think.

Show me a liar and I will show thee a thief.

People care more about being thought to have good taste than about being thought either good clever or amiable.

Am I willing to go to Mars? Yes, but I'm not willing to spend nine months getting there, then wait 18 more months until the planets align to come home.

You cannot stand anywhere in the universe that is outside of yourself.

For the good of all, I say: Be careful, the brutality of the world must not be more powerful or attractive than love and friendship.

My brand is good storytelling. I really want [my company] Hillman Grad Productions to be associated with great stories, interesting characters; things that are three-dimensional and feel honest.

The reality is that the NBA was in worse shape in the '70s and early '80s. People have convenient memories.

Borders are semiporous. Capital flows more freely than people across them. on C Span.

The mirror of the heart must be clear, so you can discern the ugly from the beautiful.