The young reed dies so easily. Beginnings are times of great peril.

You see, gentlemen, they have something to die for. They've discovered they're a people. They're awakening.

FEAR IS THE MIND-KILLER. FEAR IS THE LITTLE-DEATH THAT BRINGS TOTAL OBLITERATION.

A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct.

You aren't thinking or really existing unless you're willing to risk even your own sanity in the judgement of your existence.

To come under siege was the inevitable fate of power.

In my estimation, more misery has been created by reformers than by any other force in human history.