In democracy it's your vote that counts; In feudalism it's your count that votes.

No matter how rich you become, how famous or powerful, when you die the size of your funeral will still pretty much depend on the weather.

The only winner in the War of 1812 was Tchaikovsky.

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.

If you cannot convince them, confuse them.

Laws are like sausages. It's better not to see them being made.