"The public prosecutor … should be subject to regular examinations to attest to sanity."

Silvio Berlusconi Politics See all quotes by Silvio Berlusconi →

React to this quote

More by Silvio Berlusconi

“We must be aware of the superiority of our civilization, a system that has guaranteed well-being, respect for human rights and — in contrast with Islamic countries — respect for religious and political rights, a system that has as its value understanding of diversity and tolerance … The West will continue to conquer peoples, even if it means a confrontation with another civilization, Islam, firmly entrenched where it was 1,400 years ago.”

“I am the Jesus Christ of politics. I am a patient victim, I sacrifice myself for everyone.”

“I know in Italy there is a producer, producing a film on Nazi concentration camps. I will suggest you for the role of kapo. You would be perfect for that role.”

“The Observer, Did I say that?”

“I'm a man of honour, a truthful person, a gentleman of absolute morality.”

“The left has always been on the wrong side. They were against Hitler, but not against Stalin.”

Resonant Thoughts

"In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a form, a technical dress, and a specific sanction, to the general sense of the community, is the true end of legislatur…"

— Edmund Burke

Philosophy1729–1797

#society

"'By my lights, my son, you are a young man. there should be love in your life. Am I at fault in my thinking?''Not at fault, Senior Brother. I loved once, and in truth I could love again. But the pain …"

— David Gemmell

Journalism1948–2006

#mind

"What is it that is done to our children that their puberty should deform them? They have the joy of movement; they have an enterprising curiosity; they are ready for sensible self-denial; they dream a…"

— Kurt Hahn

Education1886–1974

#hope

"GLBT people across this country only want equality and to be left alone, left to pursue our dreams and aspirations and our part of the American promise, which should be our birthright."

— Jeffrey Montgomery

Business1953–2016

#hope