In a society run by terror, no statements whatsoever can be taken seriously.

The first duty of a man is to think for himself

Divide and rule, a sound motto. Unite and lead, a better one.

Whether we like it or not, we'll be sharing the future. The only question is whether we'll be sharing opportunities and responsibilities or chaos and destruction. And whether we like it or not, the Earth we live on must be a partner in the future we share.

Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.

The politicians were talking themselves red, white and blue in the face.