Oppression makes wise men mad; but the distemper is still the madness of the wise, which is better than the sobriety of fools.

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.

man and dog in rainThis too will pass, and I shall be a better man, said Adam, whenever a storm began.

Edgy is fine - I'm not a prude by any stretch of the imagination - but what's wrong with a good ol' belly laugh? I miss that.

Terrorism, to me, is the use of terror for political purpose, and terror is indiscriminate murder of civilians to make a political point.

I just love being on the ocean and being creative on the waves and the feeling you get when you're surfing. All around it's beautiful and fun.

Such is the nature of novelty that where anything pleases it becomes doubly agreeable if new; but if it displeases, it is doubly displeasing on that very account.

I'm fond of observing how obsession is the most durable form of intellectual capital.

I will not take "but" for an answer.

It goes without saying, winning against a good team in a hostile crowd on the road, it's just an absolutely huge win.

Man is effective in the world not only through what he does, but above all through what he is.

My chosen occupation isn’t necessarily movie star; I see my chosen occupation as actor.