“Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we’re being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I’m liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That’s what’s insane about it.”
—John Lennon

“Contrary to what the politicians and religious leaders would like us to believe, the world won’t be made safer by creating barriers between people.”
—Michael Palin

“The only reason a great many American families don’t own an elephant is that they have never been offered an elephant for a dollar down and easy weekly payments.”
—Alfred E. Neuman

“The government is unresponsive to the needs of the little man. Under 5’7″, it is impossible to get your congressman on the phone.”
—Woody Allen

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
—John F. Kennedy