There can be no question, however, that prolonged commitment to mathematical exercises in economics can be damaging. It leads to the atrophy of judgement and intuition. . .

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’m willing to meet my creator and answer every shot that I took.

I was 12 minutes late. Let's not make a federal case out of it.

There's going to be a new cable-TV channel for dogs. Dogs don't even watch TV. But the schedule came out today. And they've got great shows, like Barks & Recreation and Game of Bones.

Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.

Only one mountain can know the core of another mountain.

You should be able to have happiness. If you don't have that, then you're not really bringing your whole self to the relationship.

If you aim for only wealth, beauty, fame, & power, you aim too low. Humility, gentleness, gratitude, & service is aiming high.

I wish to live because life has within it that which is good, that which is beautiful, and that which is love.

I take the ethical truths to be the stable elements that emerge out of ethical progress and that are retained under further ethical progress.

It will make you feel good, and it will make you feel whole, when the spirit moves you and it fills you through and through.