A public man has no right to let his actions be determined by particular interests. He does the same thing as a judge who accepts a bribe. Like a judge he must consider what is right, not what is advantageous to a party or class.

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. It is not for the sake of a good public administration that it is required, but for the security in the pursuit of the highest objects of civil society, and of private life.

There should be a law to the People besides its own will.

And remember, where you have a concentration of power in a few hands, all too frequently men with the mentality of gangsters get control. History has proven that.

History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.

I'm not a driven businessman, but a driven artist. I never think about money. Beautiful things make money.

Be not content with the best book; seek sidelights from the others; have no favourites.