I will not die, it's the world that will end." paraphrase of unknown philosopher

If the truth shall kill them, let them die.

Potentially, a government is the most dangerous threat to man's rights: it holds a legal monopoly on the use of physical force against legally disarmed victims.

The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.

The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.

When you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice, you may know that your society is doomed

We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality

So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all money?

Every aspect of Western culture needs a new code of ethics - a rational ethics - as a precondition of rebirth.

You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.

But I don't think of you. - Howard Roark

Why can't the ex-Chemist have a second chance? I get that we're kids and he's an adult, but you don't learn everything before you grow up. You learn until grass grows on your grave.

Although I behave in a quite reserved way in my personal life, give me a stage and I'll be as flamboyant as I can.

If you want to produce really horrible, obnoxious kids, say yes to them all the time.

And so, with laughter and love, we lived happily ever after.

We don't need a flat tax, but a flattening tax, to truly level the playing field.

I would much rather always look forward to the time when I am going to ride in a carriage, than to look back on the time when I used to.

All the support from all my friends, All my family over the years, I appreciate it.

I have died many times. I have actually beaten Jesus Christ because he only died once.

I think guitar is the best thing in the world.

You have to. But I generally try - I'll creep in the back. I'll be outside. I'll pace around. I don't really get that nervous about whether people like [my films].