William F. Buckley, Jr.

"The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry."

"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."

"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."

"The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry."

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

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