We are becoming the servants in thought, as in action of the machine we have created to serve us.

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.

Authors are the closest thing man would come to understanding God. It is a remarkable thing to conjure up a life and create its story.

Poor people do not go on holiday

...The body is affected by the image of the thing, in the same way as if the thing were actually present.

If you are at odds with the director, neither one of you is going to get anywhere. You really do have to be able to make both of you happy.

As with most liberal sexual ideas, what makes the world a better place for men invariably makes it a duller and more dangerous place for women.

Reason is mechanical, wit chemical, and genius organic spirit.

Music is moral law. It is the essence of order and leads to all that is good, true and beautiful.

By many a temple half as old as Time.

You succeed because you've chosen to be confident. It's not really useful to require yourself to be successful before you're able to become confident.

Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.