War remains the decisive human failure.

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 very gullible when it comes to my own words. I believe everything I say, though I know I am a liar.

Be creative and daring in your dreams and the steps you take to bring them to fruition.

Clever and attractive women do not want to vote they are willing to let men govern as long as they govern men.

Shy” was the sympathetic interpretation she got from older people. “Snotty” was the interpretation she got from people her own age.

Everything serious that he says is a joke and everything humorous that he says is dead serious.

I've said many, many, many unkind things about Philadelphia, and I meant every one.

I think the path for a young writer might be one that says, "I have to accept myself, this is what I am. I can't eradicate my defects. I can work on them."

Some people come up and say they would like me to play Boba Fett again.

Nothing is the destiny of everyone, it is our commonness made dumb.

Religion keeps society divided. Spirituality unites it.