People are the common denominator of progress; no improvement is possible with unimproved people.

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.

Before you speak it, know it! Before you act it, understand it. And when your words and actions go wrong, humbly learn to accept your slips for a progressive change. Learning never ends!

Why, what could she have done, being what she is? Was there another Troy for her to burn?

If I had gone ahead and died ten years ago, I'd probably be a cult figure today.

I look at Guy Fieri and I just think, 'Jesus, I'm glad that's not me.'

Drawn by conceit from reason's plan How vain is that poor creature man; How pleas'd in ev'ry paltry elf To grate about that thing himself.

Friends are just enemies in reverse.

You can play a shoestring if you're sincere.

Accepting the apology signals the acknowledgment of a need to move forward, but not necessarily together.

Winning isn't everything, but striving to win is.

I wanted to connect all people who are thinking about peace on Earth.