The notion of a formal structure of command must be abandoned. It is more useful to think of the mature corporation as a series of concentric circles.

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.

Oh, sweetheart. What can anyone do? That's just the way things are. You really think you can change the world?

I am the master of my fate:I am the captain of my soul.

Truth has never been can never be contained in any one creed or system.

The duty of government is to leave commerce to its own capital and credit as well as all other branches of business, protecting all in their legal pursuits, granting exclusive privileges to none.

I knew that even if I was able to call for help, I was in a place so remote that it wasn't likely there would be anyone who could help me. And even if there were, it could take weeks.

Never defend yourself; agree with your critics, it takes the wind out of their sails.

I'm caught up probably just as much in the consumer culture as the next person.

Take two bodies and you twirl them into one, their hearts and their bones, and they won't come undone.

Even if you don't have anything, even if you've got a quarter in your pocket, to share with someone else who has nothing really helps.

Most of the time, tough, combative, adversarial dialogue is much more exciting than physical action.