It is idle to talk of civil liberties to adults who were systematically taught in adolescence that they had none; and it is sheer hypocrisy to call such people freedom loving.

The examined life has always been pretty well confined to a privileged class.

Not only do most people accept violence if it is perpetuated by legitimate authority, they also regard violence against certain kinds of people as inherently legitimate, no matter who commits it.

The teenager seems to have replaced the Communist as the appropriate target for public controversy and foreboding.

So much of learning to be an American is learning not to let your individuality become a nuisance.

Canadians are more polite when they are being rude than Americans are when they are being friendly.

It is idle to talk of civil liberties to adults who were systematically taught in adolescence that they had none; and it is sheer hypocrisy to call such people freedom loving.