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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.
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There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word "fair" in connection with income tax policies.
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 other views.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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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.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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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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It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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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.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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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.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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