William Frank Buckley, Jr. (1925–2008) was an American conservative author and commentator. He founded National Review magazine in 1955, which had a major impact in stimulating the conservative movement, hosted 1,429 episodes of the television show Firing Line, where he became known for his transatlantic accent and wide vocabulary, and wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column and numerous spy novels.
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Boredom is the deadliest poison.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Boredom, One liners
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.
To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it toyour guests is a sign of fatigue.
—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: Advice
It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality the cost becomes prohibitive.
—William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Ideals, Idealism
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