Nothing is more portable than rich people and their money

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.

Never misconceive that which is real

Believer of extremely good world that you and I are part of.

Gosh, even Roark noticed Dominique.

I failed first grade, which is my biggest problem. You always feel like a failure, like you're stupid.

The best protection any woman can have... is courage.

Actor is an odd profession, and sometimes people get jealous, but I haven't really experienced any of that. Everyone's been really happy for me, which is really, really great.

Small though it is, the human brain can be quite effective when used properly.

For even if you should have stood your ground, he said, yet what ground was it?

What you try to bury just ends up burying you.

If you can defend, counter-attack and take the initiative then you become a more dangerous player.