You don't learn to hold your own in the world by standing on guard, but by attacking, and getting well hammered yourself.

If Despotism failed only for want of a capable benevolent despot, what chance has Democracy, which requires a whole population of capable voters.

Oh, well, if you want original conversations, you'd better go and talk to yourself.

When we want to read of the deeds that are done for love, whither do we turn? To the murder column.

You will think less of the art, when you know the artist

If a group of beings from another planet were to land on Earth - beings who considered themselves as superior to you as you feel yourself to be to other animals - would you concede them the rights over you that you assume over other animals?

I have very carefully studied Islam and the life of its Prophet (PBUH). I have done so both as a student of history and as a critic. And I have come to conclusion that Muhammad (PBUH) was indeed a great man and a deliverer and benefactor of mankind which was till then writhing under the most agonising Pain.