The urge to distribute wealth equally, and still more the belief that it can be brought about by political action, is the most dangerous of all popular emotions. It is the legitimation of envy, of all the deadly sins the one which a stable society based on consensus should fear the most. The monster state is a source of many evils; but it is, above all, an engine of envy.

I very much wanted to be editor of the 'New Statesman!' But I never wanted to be prime minister, except maybe as a little boy.

There are no inevitabilities in history

Global warming, like Marxism, is a political theory of actions, demanding compliance with its rules.

I like that lady - Sarah Palin. She's great. I like the cut of her jib.

Long periods of recession, which tend to be self-perpetuating, are usually ended by war, or by preparations for it.

The most intimidating world leader was Lyndon Johnson, who became U.S. President when John Kennedy was assassinated. He exulted in this power and liked to inspire fear.