True religion is the foundation of society. When that is once shaken by contempt, the whole fabric cannot be stable nor lasting.

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.

Ask yourself the three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything. 1) Does this need to be said 2) “Does this need to be said by me? 3) Does this need to be said by me now?

It's amazing to me that, in the 42 years since President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, women today still receive fewer wages than men for the same work.

Being human is the most terrible loneliness in the universe.

I guess what people forget sometimes is that when I write songs, I write them sometimes in about 20 minutes.

I took an oath of office to the Constitution, I didn't take an oath of office to my party or my president.

I don't like indecent, unearned wealth. But it is legitimate for an entrepreneur who has created something to make a good living.

From politics it was an easy step to silence.

Parting they seemed to tread upon the air, Twin roses by the zephyr blown apart Only to meet again more close.

Yoga is an internal practice. The rest is just a circus.

The more of you I see, the more I'm glad I'm me