I never enjoyed writing a book more; indeed, it is the only one I remember in no sense as a labor but as a joy.

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.

Failure: the renewable resource.

Tell me, Choi Yoori...are your lips as soft as they look?

Without a response, I just stand there like an idiot. Like she just slapped my brain out of my skull and I can’t think.

Because it doesn't matter anymore, and because I'm so desperately lonely I can't stand it.

But whoever is a genuine follower of Truth, keeps his eye steady upon his guide, indifferent whither he is led, provided that she is the leader.

I still think that there's some kind of psychological investment in black athletes carrying the flag for "us" at times. So, sports [remains a] metaphor for struggle and triumph and flair.

I'm not a believer in the pratfall. I don't think it's funny just to have someone fall down.

You have to be true to yourself.

Ernest Hemingway did a great deal toward making the writer an acceptable public figure; obviously, he was no sissy.

'Punk' doesn't mean Mohawks and safety pins. It's about not conforming.