Much of the world's work, it has been said, is done by men who do not feel quite well. Marx is a case in point.

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 start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work towards getting it.

Gratitude is the combination of appreciate, love, kindness, and compassion in a beautiful heart.

I know I was an alcoholic because I was preoccupied whether alcohol was going to be served or not.

Be happy for no reason is the most authentic form of happiness

The more facts I can have, the better. I can operate very nicely between them, but I am not very good at making things up. I am not sure how ethical it is.

Many have never felt strong, but everyone knows what it is to feel weak.

In war, three-quarters turns on personal character and relations; the balance of manpower and materials counts only for the remaining quarter.

I practiced medicine up 'til now. I practice psychiatry. I shifted from different specialties. I started as a village doctor - community doctor, public health preventive medicine.

But make no mistake: the weeds will win: nature bats last.

I've noticed throughout my long life that people with vested interest in things staying the way they are regularly insist that both change and accountability are impossible.