“Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or ...” — John Adams Quote

“Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.”

“Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.”

“Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination - everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell.”

“I've always been fascinated with aristocracy. I'm really interested in the Ivy Leagues, the final clubs, all the really old-money families, the concept of old money.”

“The aristocracy of Western Europe has absolutely tabooed silver in those countries and driven it away from there. Here it finds its only resting place.”

“London is a good fashion city. They're a little more daring. There's the element of the aristocracy, which is always interesting.”