Carl B. Hamilton quotes

The threats against democracy today are in general completely normal. They walk around in costume and tie.
-- Carl B. Hamilton

#Ties #Democracy #Costumes

It was my mustache that landed jobs for me. In those silent-film days it was the mark of a villain. When I realized they had me pegged as a foreign nobleman type I began to live the part, too. I bought a pair of white spats, an ascot tie and a walking stick.

No farmer-sportsman group is stronger than the ties of mutual confidence and enthusiasm which bind its members.

Democracy is constructed like an edifice, freedom by freedom, right by right, until it reaches its snapping point.

The goal of a great democracy should be fulfillment, not ease. It should be adequacy, not serenity.

As a rule, dictatorships guarantee safe streets and terror of the doorbell. In democracy the streets may be unsafe after dark, but the most likely visitor in the early hours will be the milkman.

We will not let terrorists change our way of life; we will not live in fear; and we will not undermine the civil liberties that characterize our Democracy.

The costume of women should be suited to her wants and needs.

I've turned up to costume parties in the wrong costume. I've made social faux pas a plenty. I've put one foot in front of the other and fallen over.

No, officer, I have no idea why I'm wearing this possum costume. I called you what? OH. My bad." -Nastasya

This is my costume. I'm a homicidal maniac. They look just like everyone else.