Happiness does not require an expanding economy

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 are filled with guilt and shame, it's because your heart remembers God but your head seems to have forgotten Him.

Creating means living.

Before he could lose courage he flung himself back and slammed his sleep-inducer to full theta.

Bryant Gumbel is thrilled about his CBS deal and can't wait to start alienating the staff of an entirely new network.

I want to make a good, solid kung fu movie.

Rap - so many words, so little said.

The Welfare State, which begun in Imperial Germany for the truly indigent and disabled, has now become "everybody's entitlement" and an increasing burden on those who produce.

Love is a metaphysical gravity.

I'm a new mum who spends her days making baby food and cooking for her man. And I couldn't be happier.

I believe in rainbows and all of that. But there are darker colors … and it's the shade that defines the light.