Economists are economical, among other things, of ideas; most make those of their graduate days do for a lifetime.

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.

If you don't see your own value, don't expect others to as well.

Do it at your best or Don't do it at all.

I have lost friends some by death ... others by sheer inability to cross the street.

Not everyone wants you all the time, Jace," he said. "Don't be ridiculous.

Let your first interest be in your home. The baby you hold in your arms will grow quickly as the sunrise and the sunset of the rushing days.

Rock'n'roll starts between the legs and goes through the heart, then to the head. As long as it does those three things, it's a great rock song.

It is easier to reach our potential when we learn the value of including others in our quest.

The unforgivable political sin is vanity, the killer diet is sour grapes.

Everything's happened to me. Nothing can happen to me now.