Religion is essentially the art and the theory of the remaking of man. Man is not a finished creation.

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.

You get a medal for being tough.

countries who have a longer past are better able see further forward into the future and think about extending the time period that they've already been around into the distant future.

Things work out if you have enough faith.

I actually remember feeling delight at two o'clock in the morning when the baby woke for his feed because I so longed to have another look at him.

The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you.

Let me tell you, you can paint pictures and get people indicted for just about anything.

[Written in 1901:] Nothing has been so deplorable for countries as centralization. I am afraid when I see Germany grow so powerful, and centralizing in Berlin; it is the beginning of the end!

The thing that's changed the most has just been the rapid technology.

I think young people really do care. They want to build their life on something that's solid and makes sense, that's rational, that's not built on mythology, make-believe and wishful thinking.

O kindle the fire of happiness ! Therein I shall see The door of friendliness, The room of greatness And the palace of godness. I shall see, I shall see.