Elites quite naturally define as the most important and admired qualities for a citizen those on which they themselves have concentrated.

Ten geographers who think the world is flat will tend to reinforce each other's errors ... Only a sailor can set them straight.

Whenever governments adopt a moral tone - as opposed to an ethical one - you know something is wrong.

The void in our society has been produced by the absence of values... we have no widespread belief in the value of participation. The rational system has made us fear standing out in any serious way.

The recession is over." This phrase has been used twice a year since 1973 by government leaders throughout the West. Its meaning is unclear. See: Depression.

Pessimism: A valuable protection against quackery.

Democracy is the only system capable of reflecting the humanist premise of equilibrium or balance. The key to its secret is the involvement of the citizen.

People cannot do what they cannot think, and they cannot think what they cannot say.

If economists were doctors, they would today be mired in malpractice suits.

Which is ideology? Which not? You shall know them by their assertion of truth, their contempt for considered reflection, and their fear of debate.

If allowed to run free of the social system, capitalism will attempt to corrupt and undermine democracy, which is after all not a natural state.

Any hand can condem, but it takes a helping hand to build.

Once I stop spending energy trying to prevent things I have no control over, I have a tremendous amount of energy to focus on the places where I can make a difference.

There are two principles between which there can be no compromise—liberty and coercion.

Sometimes you surprise yourself with what you can handle, and if you come out the other end with some wisdom, then it's not such a bad thing.

Don't wait for miracles, your whole life is a miracle.

It takes years to build up, it takes moments to destroy.

I would rather be a serf in a poor man's house and be above ground than reign among the dead.

I'm not a big fan of regulation: anyone who likes freedom of the press can't be.

Never give up. And most importantly, be true to yourself. Write from your heart, in your own voice, and about what you believe in.

We are going to wreak havoc on our opponents' psyche and their plan of attack.