Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.

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.

... if you keep an open mind, life will show you a way out of your problems.

The past and fool are the most dangerous weapons that poison our mind and heart

I didn't answer, but, please—nothing is obvious with boys. For such simple creatures, they are quite baffling.

I'm not a heartthrob. I hate that word.

What is the cost of not daring? What is the cost of not trying?

I love historical romance, absolutely love it.

Alesi is in second place, and Hill is in second place.

When you deal with a film that takes place in Europe, and you're going to work in English, you'd better work with European actors.

You never want to be in a place where an employee has vested 3 out of the 4 years of stock and they start thinking about leaving.

Marriage is not one point of view: it's a constant back and forth over different perspectives - a healthy marriage, anyway.