Political institutions, no matter how well or badly designed, depend for continued existence upon acting men; their conservation is achieved by the same means that brought them into being. Independent existence marks the work of art as a product of making; utter dependence upon further acts to keep it in existence marks the state as a product of action.

Culture relates to objects and is a phenomenon of the world; entertainment relates to people and is a phenomenon of life.

Nietzsche ... has caused [philosophers] so much confusion.

The more dubious and uncertain an instrument violence has become in international relations, the more it has gained in reputation and appeal in domestic affairs, specifically in the matter of revolution.

To be free in an age like ours, one must be in a position of authority. That in itself would be enough to make me ambitious.

Truthfulness has never been counted among the political virtues, and lies have always been regarded as justifiable tools in political dealings.

The end of rebellion is liberation, while the end of revolution is the foundation of freedom.