Thomas Hobbes

Not believing in force is the same as not believing in gravitation.

The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only.

The Papacy is not other than the Ghost of the deceased Roman Empire, sitting crowned upon the grave thereof.

On Anzac Day, coffee and jokes with a Turk might be the most meaningful and fair dinkum dawn service you could possibly have.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

I've been watching 'Game of Thrones,' and I can't wait for 'Bored to Death' to come back, it's one of my faves.