Politics is the conspiracy of the unproductive but organized against t…

Joseph Sobran
55 citations
Politics is the conspiracy of the unproductive but organized against the productive but unorganized.
Politics
11

More Author Quotes

What a blessing 'terrorism' is for the state! It's the ideal distraction from the day-to-day reality of the state's chief activity: wringing from its subjects the wealth they produce. Last September … ▶
It's a curious fact about Americans that in their most fiercely patriotic moods they are willing to set aside their Constitution, the guarantor of their freedom, in order to prosecute war -- yet they … ▶
In a few more days we will celebrate Xmas, the day we commemorate the birth of you-know-who. ...It seems the modern consensus of enlightened people that his name should be used in polite society only … ▶
Not surprisingly, the federal judiciary nearly always rules in favor of the federal government. Judicial review, contrary to the assurances of its advocates, has hardly restrained Congress at all. In … ▶
The most fundamental purpose of government is defense, not empire.

Most Cited Authors

27

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

27

Curated Author Quotes

82 Unforgettable 🦇 Batman Quotes