Average people didn't analyze what they thought: they thought they thought, and half of it was gut reaction.

Never start a war with something you can't talk to.

Honor to the earth," the abbot said, "honor to the dead in the passing of the year; honor to the living, in the coming of the new. A Great Year passes tonight. A new one begins. Let the good that is old continue and let the rest perish.

A year of ending and beginning, a year of loss and finding... and all of you were with me through the storm. I drink your health, your wealth, your fortune for long years to come, and I hope for many more days in which we can gather like this.

Deal with the Devil if the Devil has a constituency - and don't complain about the heat.

Average people didn't analyze what they thought: they thought they thought, and half of it was gut reaction.

I most fear stupid people. Stupid people will do anything. Truly smart people will do only what is logical for them to do.