The real writer learns nothing from life. He is more like an oyster or a sponge.

Our form of democracy is bribery, on the highest scale.

There's a lot to be said for being nouveau riche, and the Reagans mean to say it all.

The unfed mind devours itself.

We are the United States of Amnesia, we learn nothing because we remember nothing.

Democracy is supposed to give you the feeling of choice, like Painkiller X and Painkiller Y. But they're both just aspirin.

Write something, even if it's just a suicide note.

Persuading the people to vote against their own best interests has been the awesome genius of the American political elite from the beginning.

The four most beautiful words in our common language: I told you so.

You know, I've been around the ruling class all my life, and I've been quite aware of their total contempt for the people of the country.

That loyal retainer of the Chase Manhattan Bank, the American president.

Our personal stories of perseverance contain immense wisdom that can assist others in finding their way to peace and illumination during difficult times.

Corporate greed controls political will.

I just love music - by no stretch of the imagination am I professionally competent.

I'm so happy to be in a committed relationship.

The goal is not to get into a relationship; the goal is to be in a relationship.

I am a woman who stands up for what she believes.

The most profound things are inexpressible.

Christian proclamation might make the gospel audible, but Christians living together in local congregations make the gospel visible (see John 13:34-35). The church is the gospel made visible.

A second basic fact that characterizes nonviolence is that it does not seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to win his friendship and understanding.

I don't look like Halle Berry. But chances are, she's going to end up looking like me.