"Truth is a demure lady, much too ladylike to knock you on your head and drag you to her cave. She is there, but people must want her, and seek her out."
-William F. Buckley, Jr.
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"There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.“
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"To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests is a sign of fatigue."
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"I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence."
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"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said."
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"A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'"
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