Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.

Theology is never any help; it is searching in a dark cellar at midnight for a black cat that isn't there. Theologians can persuade themselves of anything.

Have you ever known me to be rude to a lady?" "I have seen you be intentionally rude to a woman. I have never seen you be rude to a lady.

Was there ever a time when the majority was right?

The more you love, the more you can love--and the more intensely you love. Nor is there any limit on how many you can love. If a person had time enough, he could love all of that majority who are decent and just.

When I don’t understand, I have an unbearable itch to know why.

Your enemy is never a villain in his own eyes.