Until it happened, I really did believe that no Black person would ever shoot me. I believed that I didn't have to fear my own community, You know, I was like I represent them. I'm their ambassador to the world, they will never do me wrong.

I find that I sent wolves not shepherds to govern Ireland, for they have left me nothing but ashes and carcasses to reign over!

There are two kinds of fidelity, that of dogs and that of cats; you, gentleman, have the fidelity of cats who never leave the house.

I am conquered less by fortune than by the egotism and ingratitude of my companions in arms.

If your joy is derived from what society thinks of you, you're always going to be disappointed.

The melancholia of everything completed!