I think the Chinese will say the hell with you and pull their money out of the United States. That's the end of our wars.
Gore VidalAt a certain age, you have to live near good medical care — if, that is, you're going to continue. You always have the option of not continuing, which, I fear, is sometimes nobler.
Gore VidalThat is sad until one recalls how many bad books the world may yet be spared because of the busyness of writers.
Gore VidalA writer represents his family history. My grandfather was a senator and my father served in the Roosevelt administration. In other words, I grew up in politics. This is why it seemed perfectly natural to take part in the battles of my time, and to participate in the writing of the history of my country.
Gore Vidal