In the assumption that power belongs as a matter of course to capital, all economists are Marxians.

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.

Life is exceedingly great.

I want more of this feeling - fire and wings.

We have a complicated intelligence relationship with France. We have a complicated intelligence relationship with other - with other allies.

I'm not a figurehead for anything. I was a single mom with two kids. What else was I going to do? It was either be in a band or be a waitress.

I am never lonely when I am reading the Bible. Nothing dissolves loneliness like a session with God's Word.

Renunciation remains sorrow, though a sorrow borne willingly.

I had to see and feel and be with the thing that I wanted to write about.

Rome had senators too, and that is why it declined.

There is no love that rewards with more consistency and provides lifelong passion as the love one has for the world.

Writing is something that I practice at every day to get better at.