"As a political independent, I would gladly vote for any political party dedicated to limited government and entrepreneurship."

“Man must make his choice between ease and wealth; either may be his, but not both.”

“For those at home, as well as for those in battle, war is curiously disabling. The mere realization that one's country is at war poisons the bloodstream, creates an incessant mood of worry that infiltrates even the most casual moments.”

Source : Roger Rosenblatt (1994). “The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories”, Random House

“Every man, when he comes to be sensible of his natural rights, and to feel his own importance, will consider himself as fully equal to any other person whatever”

Source : 'An Essay on the First Principles of Government' (1768) pt. 1

“Eventually I discovered for myself the utterly simple prescription for creativity; be intensely yourself. Don't try to be outstanding; don't try to be a success;don't try to do pictures for others to look at- just please yourself.”

Source : Ralph Steiner (1978). “A point of view”, Wesleyan

“My agent said to me five years ago, 'Hugh, I can see one day you... if I had to plan a goal for you, it's for you to have the kind of career that Sinatra had.'”

“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.”

“It is no crime to be ignorant of economics, which is, after all, a specialized discipline and one that most people consider to be a ‘dismal science.’ But it is totally irresponsible to have a loud and vociferous opinion on economic subjects while remaining in this state of ignorance.”

Source : "The Speech Pope Francis Should Have Given" by Lawrence W. Reed, fee.org. September 24, 2015.

“It's better to ask the right questions than accept the status quo”