Some degree of novelty must be one of the materials in almost every instrument which works upon the mind; and curiosity blends itself, more or less, with all our pleasures.

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.

There is only one real purpose of a real revolution: To move forward!

Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.

A dancer differeth from a madman only in length of time; one is mad so long as he liveth, the other while he danceth.

Obama's economic policies obviously have not worked, and have left the American market place with enormous uncertainty and anxiety.

Overcoming the obstacle of my diabetes diagnosis was something that forced me tackle the challenge head-on and, with an amazing support system, eventually come out stronger.

The humanity of famous intellectuals lies in being wrong with gracious courtesy when dealing with those who are not famous.

Once ignorance is weaponized, violence seems to be a tragic inevitability.

It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realized I'd become an actor.

Revenge leads to an empty fullness, like eating dirt.

Wisdom comes to no one by chance.