We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork.

A society that puts equality before freedom will get neither. A society that puts freedom before equality will get a high degree of both.

If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand.

Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.

You cannot be sure that you are right unless you understand the arguments against your views better than your opponents do.

The essential notion of a capitalist society ... is voluntary cooperation, voluntary exchange. The essential notion of a socialist society is force.

I am favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it's possible.

The great advances of civilization, whether in architecture or painting, in science or literature, in industry or agriculture, have never come from centralized government.

Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.

You cannot simultaneously have free immigration and a welfare state.

The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.

Writing and art are my lovers

Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any viable reason.

Discontent is the source of all trouble,but also of all progress, in individuals and nations.

Water-boarding can result in damage to the lungs and the brain, as well as long-term psychological trauma.

My method is simple: not to bother about poetry. It must come of its own accord. Merely whispering its name drives it away.

Some folks mistakes all they see for all there is.

Being in the health industry can do a major number on your head when it comes to body image.

I think people think I'm a lot younger than I am because of how I look on screen.

I have decided to be a poet. My father said there isn't a suitable career structure for poets and no pensions and other boring things, but I am quite decided.

You have to experiment and that's gonna help your confidence so much when you step out and try things.