William F. Buckley, Jr. Quotes

All adventure is now reactionary.

William F. Buckley, Jr.

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

William F. Buckley, Jr.

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

William F. Buckley, Jr.

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

William F. Buckley, Jr.

I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence.

William F. Buckley, Jr.