Extremes are dangerous.

People are not usually deprived of their liberties all at once, but gradually, by one encroachment after another, as it is found they are disposed to bear them.

Let us prize our freedom; but not use our liberty for a cloak of maliciousness

There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism

All civil rulers, as such, are the ordinance and ministers of God; and they are all, by the nature of their office, and in their respective spheres and stations, bound to consult the public welfare

It would be stupid tameness, and unaccountable folly, for whole nations to suffer one unreasonable, ambitious and cruel man, to wanton and riot in their misery

But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.

Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apostle.

The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility

For which reason I would exhort you to pay all due Regard to the government over us; to the KING and all in authority; and to lead a quiet and peaceable life.

There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness

Most of us are brainwashed by our society so we become the reflection of that society.

Writing is like running away. Running away to a place you made with your own hand.

Obviously, there must be some connection between the subordination of actual individuals and the grotesque exaltation of symbolic ones like Kim Il Sung.

There's a sadness to the human condition that I think music is good for. It gives a counterpoint to the visual beauty, and adds depth to pictures that they wouldn't have if the music wasn't there.

I have never gone on a real trip, never taken a holiday. The best holiday for me is spent in my workshops when nearly everybody else is on vacation.

Life is full of chances and changes, and the most prosperous of men may in the evening of his days meet with great misfortunes.

There is no limit on earnings.

Ever since I was a young man, I wanted to run for the presidency in the worst possible way - and I did.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

To do good work one must eat well, be well housed, have one's fling from time to time, smoke one's pipe, and drink one's coffee in peace