Ralph [ Nader] is an old friend of mine, and he does a useful job in displaying a position.

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.

I beg your pardon. Sometimes, it's true I can be stubborn.' 'Sometimes?' she added derisively. 'Quite often, ' he tempered.

Patients know in a heartbeat if they're getting a clumsy exam.

I like being independent; I like doing things myself. I'm an instinctual person.

I think the media, the boxing public hasn't seen me at my best simply because great opposition brings out the best in you.

Reserved people often really need the frank discussion of their sentiments and griefs more than the expansive.

So many things tear us apart from each other. That's the hardest thing, to fit with all the hatred and pain we're embroiled in. I mean, we're a very violent species, physically and emotionally.

We are told to value ourselves without feedback, but if nobody is making a pass at you or trying to take you to Bermuda, how are you supposed to feel? Confident?

A divorce is like an amputation: you survive it, but there's less of you.

I'm easy to look at, but so hard to see.

I like to work with people that I like hanging out with, that I admire, that are really smart and talented, and we can problem solve together.