A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill.

Limiting the freedom of news 'just a little bit' is in the same category with the classic example 'a little bit pregnant.

A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot.

Customs, morals--is there a difference?

The supreme irony of life is that no one gets out of it alive.

Being right too soon is socially unacceptable.