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Quote Left The academic community has in it the biggest concentration of alarmists, cranks and extremists this side of the giggle house. Quote Right
Quote Left There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance. Quote Right
Quote Left I mean to live my life an obedient man, but obedient to God, subservient to the wisdom of my ancestors; never to the authority of political truths arrived at yesterday at the voting booth. Quote Right
Quote Left 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. Quote Right
Quote Left Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality the cost becomes prohibitive. Quote Right
Quote Left I would like to take you seriously but to do so would affront your intelligence. Quote Right
Quote Left I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence Quote Right
Quote Left We love your adherence to democratic principles. Quote Right
Quote Left The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry Quote Right
Quote Left Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive Quote Right
Quote Left The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry. Quote Right
Quote Left I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob Quote Right

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