“It does strange things to you to realize that the conservative establishment is forcing you to be a progressive liberal fighter for universal rights.”

“Sometimes you need to accept what you’ve lost, then move forward. Then you can instead realize what you’ve gained.”

“Don't make the mistake of underestimating your enemies.”

“Train to be able to defend yourself against any attack, and at the same time, retain your good heart towards other people. Don't allow bad people to turn your heart hard, but always be ready to defend yourself should you have to.”

“Death. Such a small word for such a big thing.”

“The things I’ve seen," he continues easily, "have shown me that the only constant is change. Too much power in one place is a fool’s errand. Eventually, and inevitably, no matter how good the intentions, or how long the life, power always wins out, and everyone suffers for it. The only true path of rational existence is balance; a constant re-assessment of the burdens of power, if you will.”

“... resentment buried is not gone. It is like burying a seed: for a season it may stay hidden in the dark, but in the end, it will always grow.”

“Power changes its appearance but not its reality.”