An efficient bureaucracy is the greatest threat to liberty.

I would not want to put him in charge of snake control in Ireland.

There is a long-standing tradition in America of scoffing at poets, especially if they show any interest in politics.

The only thing that saves us from bureaucracy is its inefficiency.

You know when I first thought I might have a chance? When I realized that you could go into any bar in the country and insult Lyndon Johnson and nobody would punch you in the nose.

Whatever is morally necessary must be made politically possible.

If any of you are secret poets, the best way to break into print is to run for the presidency.