The notion that you would initiate a new product without preparing the way by persuasion and advertising and salesmanship is fantastic. It's an integral part of the system.

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.

Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.

I do not mind when you tell me what you want and put that first instead of last.

The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.

what you do every day is what forms your mind and precious few of us can or would spend most days outdoors.

But that's what we all are-just stories. We only exist by how people remember us, by the stories we make of our lives. Without the stories, we'd just fade away.

Computers are finite machines; when given the same input, they always produce the same output.

I'm not a 'strong warrior queen' like people think. I spend most of my day cooking and doing things with my sons.

I had such a great mom and I know that I'd never be that mom. I wouldn't want to bring a child into this world unless I could be.

Soviet propaganda is remarkably effective and the Americans are even more remarkably stupid.

Don't believe everything you read.