American university presidents are a nervous breed; I have never thought well of them as a class.

The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.

Oligopoly is an imperfect monopoly. Like the despotism of the Dual Monarchy, it is saved only by its incompetence.

Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite.

But there is merit even in the mentally retarded legislator. He asks the questions that everyone is afraid to ask for fear of seeming simple.

Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.

If all else fails immortality can always be assured by adequate error.

The process by which banks create money is so simple that the mind is repelled.

There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty. That precisely is what makes its pursuit so interesting.

Simple minds, presumably, are the easiest to manage.

Every corner of the public psyche is canvassed by some of the most talented citizens to see if the desire for some merchandisable product can be cultivated.

The real world is where the monsters are.

Well, when you were nearly run over by the cyclist-and i was holding you and you were looking up at me - all 'kiss me, kiss me, Christian

In show business, you had levels. I was at the top of the TV end of it.

Making films is - or should be - a very personal experience. You shouldn't listen to anybody, other than the people you choose to listen to.

Celtic enjoys a greater community spirit than any other club in the world.

Women should be treated as human beings, not as domestic animals.

I thoroughly object to getting old. If you could let me be 16 again, I'd give you everything I've got and everything I'll ever have.

America stands for the land of opportunity.

What's the difference between being dead, and just not knowing you're alive?

All things may corrupt when minds are prone to evil.