Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others.
Edward Abbey
The hijab, or sikh turban, or Jewish skullcap are all explicit symbols, but they do not represent a threat or affront to others, and have no bearing... →
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Anyone who is interested in the psychology of children will have observed that whereas one child will resist temptation or seduction, another will... →
Karl Abraham
I well remember a leading Egyptian liberal saying to me in 2003 that she did not favor free elections right then in Egypt; she favored them in a... →
Elliott Abrams
The career of a writer is comparable to that of a woman of easy virtue. You write first for pleasure, later for the pleasure of others and finally... →
Marcel Achard
A man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself.
Chinua Achebe
I've always loved scuba diving and the cell-tickling feel of being underwater, though it poses unique frustrations. Alone, but with others, you... →
Diane Ackerman
There are two types of people, you see. One type keep their heads straight, and look around as they walk. The others look up - at the tops of houses... →
Peter Ackroyd
Liberty is the prevention of control by others.
John Acton
Be not content with the best book; seek sidelights from the others; have no favourites.
Lord Acton