There is no such thing as public opinion. There is only published opinion.

...every offensive lost its force as it proceeded. It was like throwing a bucket of water over the floor. It first rushed forward, then soaked forward, and finally stopped altogether until another bucket could be brought.

When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical.

Can a nation remain healthy, can all nations draw together in a world whose brightest stars are film stars?

The arts are essen­tial to any com­plete national life. The State owes it to itself to sus­tain and encour­age them. [...] Ill fares the race which fails to salute the arts with the rev­er­ence and delight which are their due.

Beware of driving men to desperation. Even a cornered rat is dangerous.

Now that we are, as you say, 'in the same boat,' would it not be wise for us to have another conference ... and the sooner the better.