All William F. Buckley, Jr. Quotes
- Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views. Claim
- I'd rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory than to the faculty of… Boston
- I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said. Believe
- Back in the thirties we were told we must collectivize the nation because the people were so poor. Now we are told we must collectivize… Collectivize
- Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana prohibition has done far more harm to far more people… Allegation
- There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance. Inverse
- Liberals, it has been said, are generous with other peoples' money, except when it comes to questions of national survival when they prefer to be… Been
- The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry. Assertive
- I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it and one is the feeling that I haven't just… Afternoon
- Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive. Approach
- A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!' Athwart
- I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word 'fair' in connection with income tax policies. Connection
- Truth is a demure lady, much too ladylike to knock you on your head and drag you to her cave. She is there, but people… Cave
- It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for. Arrogance
- One must bear in mind that the expansion of federal activity is a form of eating for politicians. Activity
- I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob. Believe
- The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it. Complicated
- Life can't be all bad when for ten dollars you can buy all the Beethoven sonatas and listen to them for ten years. All
- It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the room except the intended target! All
- All adventure is now reactionary. Adventure
- Some of my instincts are reprehensible. Funny
- It seems to me that the idea traditionally defended of endeavoring to maintain existing ethnic balances simply doesn't work any more. Any
- Scientists are people who build the Brooklyn Bridge and then buy it. Bridge
- To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests is a sign of fatigue. Buy
- The majority of the senior class of Vassar does not desire my company and I must confess, having read specimens of their thought and sentiments,… Class
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