I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously, in fact. Therefore, I have nothing but sympathy for how people behave - and nothing but laughter to console them with.
---John Irving

Sinclair Lewis: "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross."

President Nixon asked the Department of Justice if he could pardon himself.  They said NO as no one may be the judge in their own case, He resigned three days later.  (Rep Adam Shiff)

It only stands to reason that where there's sacrifice, there's someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there's service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to be the master.
--Ayn Rand