Money buys access; access buys influence.

The Republicans’ plan is that if they can’t buy the 2012 election they will steal it.

The pain of loss, moreover, however agonizing, however haunting in memory, quiets imperceptibly into acceptance as the currents of active living and of fresh emotions flow over it.

The inspired scribbler always has the gift for gossip in our common usage he or she can always inspire the commonplace with an uncommon flavor, and transform trivialities by some original grace or sympathy or humor or affection.

Money buys access; access buys influence.

Too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversations.

People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs. People are very inclined to set moral standards for others.