One of the most fascinating aspects of politician-watching is trying to determine to what extent any politician believes what he says.
Gore VidalOne is sorry one could not have taken both branches of the road. But we were not allotted multiple selves.
Gore VidalHistory is idle gossip about a happening whose truth is lost the instant it has taken place.
Gore VidalYou cannot get through the density of the propaganda with which the American people, through the dreaded media, have been filled and the horrible public educational system we have for the average person. It's just grotesque.
Gore Vidal