The line dividing the state from what is called private enterprise, orat least fromthehighlyorganized part of it, is a traditional fiction.

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.

Watch the costs and the profits will take care of themselves.

I think my stuff's kind of obsolete now, you know? I'm making Model Ts or something, and everybody else is making spaceships.

Men and people will fight you down when you see the light. Let me tell you if you are not wrong than everything is all right.

Watchin' and listenin' is the thing at present; not talking.

Sometimes I think I’m the last remaining person who goes to the shows for the pleasure of seeing the clothes, rather than desperately wanting to be there for the social side

When we know where the hungry, the homeless and the sick exist, then we can help.

You can minimize your sin. Rationalize your sin. Justify your sin.

Is there really anyone, besides Rudy Giuliani, who prefers the new Times Square?

Nobody on this planet is going to be untouched by the impacts of climate change.

I teach at Eastern University, which is highly committed to doing work among the poor and the oppressed peoples of the world. We have a special commitment to the city.