To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it toyour guests is a sign of fatigue.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Wine
I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it and one is the feeling that I haven’t just been sitting on my ass all afternoon.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Democracy, Defense
Everyone detected with AIDS should be tattooed in the upper forearm, to protect common needle users, and on the buttock, to prevent the victimization of other homosexuals.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Disease, Advice
Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality the cost becomes prohibitive.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Idealism, Ideals
Boredom is the deadliest poison.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: One liners, Boredom
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