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The only good bureaucrat is one with a pistol at his head. Put it in his hand and it's good-by read more
The only good bureaucrat is one with a pistol at his head. Put it in his hand and it's good-by to the Bill of Rights.
The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.
The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.
...the differences between the conservative and the radical seem to spring mainly from their attitude toward the future. Fear of read more
...the differences between the conservative and the radical seem to spring mainly from their attitude toward the future. Fear of the future causes us to lean against and cling to the present, while faith in the future renders us receptive to change.
I wonder how many of the people who profess to believe in the leveling ideas of collectivism and egalitarianism really read more
I wonder how many of the people who profess to believe in the leveling ideas of collectivism and egalitarianism really just believe that they themselves are good for nothing. I mean, how many leftists are animated by a quite reasonable self-loathing? In their hearts they know that they are not going to become scholars or inventors or industrialists or even ordinary good kind people. So they need a way to achieve that smugness for which the left is so justifiably famous. They need a way to achieve self-esteem without merit. Well, there is politics. In an egalitarian world everything will be controlled by politics, and politics requires no merit.
The need for Government is the need for force; where force is unnecessary, there is no need for Government.
The need for Government is the need for force; where force is unnecessary, there is no need for Government.
A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune.
A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune.
Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest things in the nicest way.
Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest things in the nicest way.
Politics is the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
Politics is the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
Many a bum show has been saved by the flag.
Many a bum show has been saved by the flag.
