In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.