Preservationists are the only people in the world who are invariably confirmed in their wisdom after the fact.

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.

When we lift our hands in praise and worship, we break spiritual jars of perfume over Jesus. The fragrance of our praise fills the whole earth and touches the heart of God.

Choose thoughts like how you choose your friends, only the right one's.

Does the church have all kinds of problems? You bet, because it's made up of people like me, so I get that part too. But all I need to know about the church is that Jesus picked her.

Riches without charity are nothing worth. They are a blessing only to him who makes them a blessing to others.

I never really read a character before that I connected with more than Peeta. So, for me, if I couldn't get that job I was like, 'Well, if I can't play practically myself in a movie, what can I play?

We learn by pushing ourselves and finding what really lies at the outer reaches of our abilities.

There is no PAST anybody can get to, to alter things or even to know what those things were but there is definitely a future, we are already in it.

I think empathy can serve as a moral spark, motivating us to do good things. But anything can be a moral spark.

Ultimately, I consider people to be more important than computers.

I don't believe you can find any evidence of the fact that I have changed government policy solely because of a contribution.