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" One can't doubt that the American objective in Iraq has failed - different plans have to be made. And the kernel here is the acknowledgement of defeat. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

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" 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, that I do not desire the company of the majority of the senior class of Vassar. "

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" All adventure is now reactionary. "

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" Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive. "

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" 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 Harvard University. "

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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 other views. "

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" Some of my instincts are reprehensible. "

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" It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the room except the intended target! "

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" I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word 'fair' in connection with income tax policies. "

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" It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for. "

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" We love your adherence to democratic principles. "

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" 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 generous with other people's freedom and security. "

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" Scientists are people who build the Brooklyn Bridge and then buy it. "

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" 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 must want her, and seek her out. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

" There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

" 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 been sitting on my ass all afternoon. "

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" I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob. "

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" One must bear in mind that the expansion of federal activity is a form of eating for politicians. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

" I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said. "

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" 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 than marijuana ever could. "

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" Life can't be all bad when for ten dollars you can buy all the Beethoven sonatas and listen to them for ten years. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

" The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

" The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry. "

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" To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests is a sign of fatigue. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

" It seems to me that the idea traditionally defended of endeavoring to maintain existing ethnic balances simply doesn't work any more. "

William F. Buckley, Jr.

" I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence. "

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" A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!' "

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