William F. Buckley, Jr.'s Quotes

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 people's freedom and security.

William F. Buckley, Jr.

All adventure is now reactionary.

William F. Buckley, Jr.

The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

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.

A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'

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.