The huge capacity to purchase submission that goes with any large sum of money, well, this we have. This is a power of which we should all be aware.

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.

Christendom has had a series of revolutions and in each one of them Christianity has died. Christianity has died many times and risen again

The outcome of one’s life is determined by choice to obey kingdom laws

Reading is a bridge from misery to hope.

Permission marketing turns strangers into friends and friends into loyal customers. It's not just about entertainment - it's about education. Permission marketing is curriculum marketing.

Our future lies to the east and south, in Asia and Africa.

I get paid very well for an amazing, amazing life. I'm blessed.

Ah, well. Life's too short for moderation, wouldn't you say?

As I tell my intro creative writing students, after reading someone you love, wait at least an hour before starting to write.

In Canada we have enough to do keeping up with two spoken languages ... so we just go right ahead and use English for literature, Scotch for sermons, and American for conversation.

things in this world are very roughly averaged; and although averaging is a useful, rapid way of dispatching business, it does undoubtedly waste a great deal which is too good for wasting.