The whole point to American journalism is what ought to be true is true. Since I ought to be arrogant, impressed with my social position, overwhelmed by my beauty, therefore I am.
Gore VidalYou can improve your talent, but your talent is a given, a mysterious constant. You must make it the best of its kind.
Gore VidalPresidents have absolutely gone against the will of Congress. Congress hasn't declared a war since December 7, 1941, and yet we've been at war ever since with somebody or other in order to justify the war machine. Now we have alienated almost the entire earth
Gore VidalBefore the cards that one is dealt by life are the cards that fate has dealt: one's family.
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