Beneath the broad tides of human history there flow the stealthy undercurrents of the secret societies, which frequently determine in the depth the changes that take place upon the surface.

Literature is a reflection of society’s soul

A society should be judged not by how it treats its outstanding citizens but by how it treats its criminals.

Music is always a commentary on society

We pretend to be a free society, and we pretend to be an adult society, but if you look at the facts, our news is just as contrived, and controlled as Pravda

I can still crack a safe with one hand tied behind my back. I’m not proud of it. But I was always against society

Integrity is the most valuable and respected quality of leadership. Always keep your word.

I don’t want to be fake. I’m just being me. And I have the power to break stereotypes and whatever useless rules that society puts on us.

To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.

What you’re seeing with Occupy Wall Street and the others are people who are unhappy and they’re directing their unhappiness now toward Wall Street and toward those they think are doing too well in our society.

Americans are constantly fearful of change, yet what other society has seen so many changes?

The cost of sanity, in this society, is a certain level of alienation.

The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive.

I’ve had grand pianos that are more expensive than, like, a year’s worth of rent.