Doctrines like Christianity or Islam or Marxism require unanimity of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions.

A man is not aware of his virtues (if any). Nevertheless, one hopes that they exist.

To the intelligent man or woman, life appears infinitely mysterious. But the stupid have an answer for every question.

I love America because it is a confused, chaotic mess - and I hope we can keep it this way for at least another thousand years. The permissive society is the free society.

Civilization is a youth with a molotov cocktail in his hand. Culture is the Soviet tank or L.A. cop that guns him down.

Anarchism? You bet your sweet betsy. The only cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy. Much more.

Is there a God? Who knows? Is there an angry unicorn on the dark side of the moon?