Judaism is not just one more religion, but in its way the root of religious evil

My political life has been informed by the view that if there was any truth to religion there wouldn't really be any need for politics.

In modern Greek history, there is a close relationship between national humiliation and political radicalization.

Only the aspirants for president are fool enough to believe what they read in the newspapers.

A gentleman is never rude except on purpose - I can honestly be nasty sober, believe you me.

In my life, the only certainty is to be uncertain. I'm an unbeliever who believes in skepticism. I'm only sure about being unsure.

For a lot of people, their first love is what they'll always remember. For me it's always been the first hate, and I think that hatred, though it provides often rather junky energy, is a terrific way of getting you out of bed in the morning and keeping you going.