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I can hear his cadence in these.

Buckley: Liberals want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views.

Buckley: Idealism is fine but as it approaches reality the costs become prohibitive.

Buckley (about appearing on Laugh-In): I decided to do it when they promised to fly me out to Hollywood on an airplane with two right wings.

Buckley: Liberals are people who will believe anything....twice.

Buckley: Back in the 30's we were told that we must collectivize the nation because the people were so poor. Now we are told we must collectivize the nation because people are so rich.

Buckley: I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word fair in connection with income tax position.

Buckley: It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.

Buckley: 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.

Buckley: Liberals, it has been said, are generous with other peoples' money except when it comes to questions of national survival when they prefer to be generous with other peoples' freedom and security.

Buckley: I'd rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory that to the faculty of Harvard University.

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

Buckley: Some of my instincts are reprehensible.

Buckley (after being asked what he'd do if elected Mayor of New York): Most likely demand a recount.