Capitalism is not the system of the past; it is the system of the future -- if mankind is to have a future

The charming aspect of Christmas is the fact that it expresses good will in a cheerful, happy, benevolent, non-sacrificial way. One says: “Merry Christmas”-not “Weep and Repent.” And the good will is expressed in a material, earthly form-by giving presents to one's friends, or by sending them cards in token of remembrance . . . .

If you tell an ugly woman that she is beautiful, you offer her the great homage of corrupting the concept of beauty.

Racism is the lowest, most crudely primitive form of collectivism.

I agree that [marriage] should be treated like a business deal. But every business deal has to have its own terms and its own kind of currency.

The genius must have his freedom and his independence.

She had learned, in the slums of her childhood, that honest people were never touchy about the matter of being trusted.