“The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities”

“Even the most ardent environmentalist doesn't really want to stop pollution. If he thinks about it, and doesn't just talk about it, he wants to have the right amount of pollution. We can't really afford to eliminate it - not without abandoning all the benefits of technology that we not only enjoy but on which we depend.”

“We do whatever we enjoy doing. Whether is happens to be judged good or evil is a matter for others to decide.”

“The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.”

“If we would spend on education half the amount of money that we currently lavish on sports and entertainment, we could provide complete and free education for every student in this country.”

“But for Mozart love is only the litmus test. To determine whether one is truly free or not.”