Basic Civil Quotes by William F. Buckley, Jr.

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• Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are…
• I'd rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory than to…
• I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.
• Back in the thirties we were told we must collectivize the nation because the people were so poor. Now we are told…
• Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana prohibition has done far more harm to…
• There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.
• Liberals, it has been said, are generous with other peoples' money, except when it comes to questions of national survival when they…
• The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
• I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it and one is the feeling that…
• Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.
• A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'
• I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word 'fair' in connection with income tax policies.

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