We all need a bit of self-delusion. It gets us over the difficult spots.

Ten geographers who think the world is flat will tend to reinforce each other's errors ... Only a sailor can set them straight.

Whenever governments adopt a moral tone - as opposed to an ethical one - you know something is wrong.

The void in our society has been produced by the absence of values... we have no widespread belief in the value of participation. The rational system has made us fear standing out in any serious way.

The recession is over." This phrase has been used twice a year since 1973 by government leaders throughout the West. Its meaning is unclear. See: Depression.

Pessimism: A valuable protection against quackery.

Democracy is the only system capable of reflecting the humanist premise of equilibrium or balance. The key to its secret is the involvement of the citizen.

People cannot do what they cannot think, and they cannot think what they cannot say.

If economists were doctors, they would today be mired in malpractice suits.

Which is ideology? Which not? You shall know them by their assertion of truth, their contempt for considered reflection, and their fear of debate.

If allowed to run free of the social system, capitalism will attempt to corrupt and undermine democracy, which is after all not a natural state.

The question is what I wanted to do with the new life God has given me. This is the mission I want to take on.

Take away our play stations and we are a third world nation.

[If] I'm talking about something, that doesn't mean I'm necessarily doing it.

Sometimes, opening up your eyes and realising what you have - no matter how little you think - helps you find yourself.

Never experiencing the life of the mind scars entire families for generations.

You're so lucky you never had morning sickness. It's horrible. Like a hangover without the good time.

Nothing should be considered outside the scope of God's authority.

I was Patient Zero. The first person to have their reputation completely destroyed worldwide via the Internet.

In my 31 years in Congress, I have seen a lot of changes. We made some substantial policy changes that have improved our parks system and our public lands.