"The reformer has enemies in all who..." - Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

“Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others.”

“Fear is secured by a dread of punishment.”

“A son could bear with great complacency, the death of his father, while the loss of his inheritance might drive him to despair.”

“We're trying to sell peace, like a product, you know, and sell it like people sell soap or soft drinks. And it's the only way to get people aware that peace is possible, and it isn't just inevitable to have violence. Not just war - all forms of violence.”

“James Allen says 'We curse the effect and nourish the cause.' The guy puts sand in his shoes and he can hardly walk and you ask why would you do that? Why would we wish for it to change, hope for it to change, but all the while resisting change?”

“Never marry someone in hope that they'll change later.”

“Men with the muckrake are often indispensable to the well-being of society, but only if they know when to stop raking the muck.”

“Technology must be implemented as part of a thoughtful, holistic approach to education transformation that includes teacher training, relevant curricula, parental involvement, and programs for children that fill unmet needs for basics like nutrition and health care.”

“I think we want to see new voices and new ideas emerge - that's part of the reason why term limits are a really useful thing.”