Greater mischief happens often from folly, meanness, and vanity than from the greater sins of avarice and ambition.

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.

To live in infinite bliss, practice mindfulness and live in the moment.

Greatness, Master, is generally only considered enough if you are the greatest.

Please, baby, you had to know the Devil would be well endowed.

We'll sort of get over the marriage first and then maybe look at the kids. But obviously we want a family so we'll have to start thinking about that.

But this will not do, God will certainly punish you for stealing and for being unfaithful.

I hear you have abolitionists here. We have a few in Illinois, but we shot one the other day.

Although some people think that life is a battle, it is actually a game of giving and receiving.

Your intent is important. You will pull a very deep power when you are working not just for yourself, but you are working for your enlightenment and to aid others in their enlightenment.

I'm not handsome enough to be James Bond. Maybe a villain, though.

You go through a process of refinement and getting rid of the excesses of your early youth in terms of your excitement about what theatre can do.