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“Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.”

“We need the political will, and that often comes from the will of the people. So if celebrities or personalities can help to educate the people - not influence them, not tell them (what to do) - just tell them the truth about what's happening and let them form their own opinion, that will strengthen them and they will push their politicians.”

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.”

“When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.”

“Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”

“Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”

“Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.”

“We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.”