William F Buckley Jr. the leading Conservative thinker of our age inspires with clarity and straight-forwardness the truth that is the way to be in America.
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 the nation because the people are so rich.
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.
William F Buckley Jr.
I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob.
William F Buckley Jr.
I won’t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.
William F Buckley Jr.
I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word “fair” in connection with income tax policies.
William F Buckley Jr.
Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.
William F Buckley Jr.
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.
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. .
William F Buckley Jr.
One must bear in mind that the expansion of federal activity is a form of eating for politicians.
William F Buckley Jr.
The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
William F Buckley Jr.
The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it.
William F Buckley Jr.
There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance. .
William F Buckley Jr.