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• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

  Back in the thirties we were told we must collectivize the nation because the people were so poor.

• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

  Some of my instincts are reprehensible.

• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

  Scientists are people who build the Brooklyn Bridge and then buy it.

• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

  The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

  A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'

• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

  There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.

• 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 more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it.

• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

  I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.

• William F. Buckley, Jr.:

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