I accept the global complex and global trade more than do some of my liberal colleagues because I consider this a wise alternative to national tension and conflict.

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.

Fancies are like shadows...you can't cage them, they're such wayward, dancing things.

Friends are honest with each other. Even if the truth hurts.-Maggie

The crises of modern man are to a large extent religious ones, insofar as they are an awakening of his awareness to an absence of meaning.

I am a vampire, and that is the truth.

If God didn't mean for us to use drugs, It would never have made us such curious monkeys, nor given us so many interesting vegetables.

Sometimes the challenge of beating the jet lag and getting a decent sleep can be as hard to solve as finding the right setup for the car!

Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live.

I find myself moved by social justice issues. I'm not sure where that will lead me. I'm willing to nurture it.

I love that you work out relationships with people as you're filming just to get something real to play on screen.

Everything in Haiti right now is a priority.