Partly, the Russian system succeeds because, in contrast to the Western industrial economies, it makes full use of its manpower.

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 the story you're telling, is the story you're telling, you're in deep shit.

We use our parents like recurring dreams, to be entered into when needed.

Nations do not die from invasion; they die from internal rottenness.

Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.

There are no accidents... there is only some purpose that we haven't yet understood.

I would say my return to my faith is - it's a very personal thing.

It is the doom of men that they forget.

For thousands of years people have been trying to force other people to think their way. Did they succeed? No. Will they succeed? No. Why? Because brute force is not an argument.

That six or seven hours you have to be in bed with your eyes closed. What a waste!

The ego is the separate self through which the universal self can experience the adventure of living.