The clergy, no less than the capitalist class, lives on the backs of the people, profits from the degradation, the ignorance and the oppression of the people.

The most revolutionary thing one can do is always to proclaim loudly what is happening.

Before a revolution happens, it is perceived as impossible; after it happens, it is seen as having been inevitable.

Those who do not move, do not notice their chains.

Freedom is always and exclusively freedom for the one who thinks differently.

Being human means throwing your whole life on the scales of destiny when need be, all the while rejoicing in every sunny day and every beautiful cloud.

There is no democracy without socialism, and no socialism without democracy.

The most revolutionary act is a clear view of the world as it really is.

We will be victorious if we have not forgotten how to learn.

The working classes in every country only learn to fight in the course of their struggles.

Bourgeois society stands at the crossroads, either transition to socialism or regression into barbarism.

Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself secure.

Good coaching is good teaching and nothing else.

A madman and an arahant both smile, but the arahant knows why while the madman doesn't.

We're not trying to recreate Yugoslavia

The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.

Mythological symbols touch and exhilarate centers of life beyond the reach of vocabularies of reason and coercion.

No pleasure lasts long unless there is variety in it.

I know you'll think this odd, but I find it strangely exhilarating not knowing what's coming next.

Resolve to see the world on the sunny side and you have almost won the battle at the outset.

Trust, a sense of humor, and don't let the sun go down on an argument without trying to make it up. That's all I know about good marriage. I've been married a long time - it seems to be working.