Never appeal to a man's 'better nature.' He may not have one. Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.

'Savage' describes a cultural condition, not a degree of intelligence.

I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them.

Cast me into a dungeon, burn me at the stake, crown me king of kings, I can 'pursue happiness' as long as my brain lives - but neither gods nor saints, wise men nor subtle drugs, can ensure that I will catch it.

Under our system every voter and officeholder is a man who has demonstrated through voluntary and difficult service that he places the welfare of the group ahead of personal advantage.

Tilting at windmills hurts you more than the windmills.