I've become accustomed to supporting politicians who are more conservative than I am. This is not entirely a surprise.

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.

It is dangerous to use our own ability to access non-traumatic memories as a standard against which we judge a trauma victim’s response.

I'm a fountain of blood in the shape of a girl . . . leave me now return tonight tide will show you the way if you forget my name you will go astray like a killer whale trapped in a bay

Every climb is different, has its own unique set of movements and body positions. Climbing and my appreciation for nature are totally intertwined.

To learn something, to master something, anything, is as sweet as first love.

People often thought Leopold Auer was Russian because he lived in St. Petersburg so long, almost fifty years.

Don't want to hear my favorite rapper doin' a love song. If I want to hear something soft, I'll throw on Luther Vandross.

People are looking for original content in many different places, as are advertisers. This takes us into a whole new ballgame.

I am myself impressed by the great social advantages of increasing the stock of capital until it ceases to be scarce.

Ellington is a writer and arranger, as well as a musician and leader. He does movie sound tracks.

Nowadays you can go anywhere in the world in a few hours, and nothing is fabulous any more.