Democracy cannot survive overpopulation.

Night will always be a time of fear and insecurity, and the heart will sink with the sun.

Do not forget that a traitor within our ranks, known to us, can do more harm to the enemy than a loyal man can do good to us.

The laws of history are as absolute as the laws of physics, and if the probabilities of error are greater, it is only because history does not deal with as many humans as physics does atoms, so that individual variations count for more.

Many adults, whether consciously or unconsciously, find it beneath their adult dignity to do anything as childish as read a book, think a thought, or get an idea. Adults are rarely embarrased at having forgotten what little algebra or geography they once learned

It is always useful, you see, to subject the past life of reform politicians to rather inquisitive research.

Oh, for a pin that would puncture pretension!