In the hands of a skillful indoctrinator, the average student not only thinks what the indoctrinator wants him to think . . . but is altogether positive that he has arrived at his position by independent intellectual exertion. This man is outraged by the suggestion that he is the flesh-and-blood tribute to the success of his indoctrinators.

One must bear in mind that the expansion of federal activity is a form of eating for politicians.

The anti-marijuana campaign is a cancerous tissue of lies, undermining law enforcement, aggravating the drug problem, depriving the sick of needed help and suckering well-intentioned conservatives and countless frightened parents.

One can't doubt that the American objective in Iraq has failed - different plans have to be made. And the kernel here is the acknowledgement of defeat.

We love your adherence to democratic principles.

To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests is a sign of fatigue.

Kennedy after all has lots of glamour - Gregory Peck with an atom bomb in his holster.