I know of no book which has been a source of brutality and sadistic conduct, both public and private, that can compare with the Bible

Private victories precede public victories.

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

It's a real wrenching thing to go from being a private person to being a public person, especially when you're being autobiographical.

These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and the hero.

I never wanted to dilute my private passion for the art by airing and arguing it in public.