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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Journalist

Born: November 24th, 1925

Died: February 27th, 2008

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