What we are is seldom what we want to be, while what we want to be is either denied us or changes with the seasons.

Many writers who choose to be active in the world lose not virtue but time, and that stillness without which literature cannot be made.

The oligarchs think that the people are both dangerous and stupid. Their point is moot. But we do know that the oligarchs are a good deal more dangerous to the polity than the people at large.

The more money an American accumulates, the less interesting he becomes.

Instead of finding alternative energy sources, we try to subjugate entire regions of the world. People do not understand that by doing this, the United States are going to absolute ruin.

One of the most fascinating aspects of politician-watching is trying to determine to what extent any politician believes what he says.

First coffee, then a bowel movement. Then the Muse joins me.