 Back in the thirties we were told we must collectivize the nation because the people were so poor. Now we are told we must collectivize the nation because the people are so rich. |
| It seems to me that the idea traditionally defended of endeavoring to maintain existing ethnic balances simply doesn't work any more. |
| Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive. |
| It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for. |
| Life can't be all bad when for ten dollars you can buy all the Beethoven sonatas and listen to them for ten years. |
| A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!' |
| Truth is a demure lady, much too ladylike to knock you on your head and drag you to her cave. She is there, but people must want her, and seek her out. |
| Scientists are people who build the Brooklyn Bridge and then buy it. |
| One must bear in mind that the expansion of federal activity is a form of eating for politicians. |
| We love your adherence to democratic principles. |
| I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said. |
| The majority of the senior class of Vassar does not desire my company and I must confess, having read specimens of their thought and sentiments, that I do not desire the company of the majority of the senior class of Vassar. |
| Liberals, it has been said, are generous with other peoples' money, except when it comes to questions of national survival when they prefer to be generous with other people's freedom and security. |
| Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana prohibition has done far more harm to far more people than marijuana ever could. |
| Some of my instincts are reprehensible. |
| I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence. |
| All adventure is now reactionary. |
| The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it. |
| To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests is a sign of fatigue. |
| I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob. |
