A 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 VidalYou know, I've been around the ruling class all my life, and I've been quite aware of their total contempt for the people of the country.
Gore VidalA superficial education would be worse than none. But a full education would open every man's eyes to the nature of human existence.
Gore Vidal