Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.

It is impossible to discourage the real writers - they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write.

Cure the evils of Democracy by the evils of Fascism! Funny therapeutics! I've heard of their curing syphilis by giving the patient malaria, but I've never heard of their curing malaria by giving the patient syphilis.

He loved the people just as much as he feared and detested persons.

Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.

You," Said Dr. Yavitch, "are a middle-road liberal, and you haven't the slightest idea what you want. I, being a revolutionist, know exactly what I want -- and what I want now is a drink.

In fact, the whole thing about prohibition is this: it isn't the initial cost, it's the humidity.