Politics is a necessary evil, or a necessary annoyance, a necessary conundrum. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
The beauty of democracy is that an average, random, unremarkable citizen can lead it. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz 380SL convertible. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
The mystery of government is not how Washington works but how to make it stop. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
The First Amendment only says ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.’ It can disrespect all it wants. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
The most brilliant satire of all time was ‘A Modest Proposal’ by Jonathan Swift. You’ll notice how everything got straightened out in Ireland within days of that coming out. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
By the end of the 1950s, American cars were so reliable that their reliability went without saying even in car ads. Thousands of them bear testimony to this today, still running on the roads of Cuba though fueled with nationalized Venezuelan gasoline and maintained with spit and haywire. P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
I live in New Hampshire. We’re in favor of global warming. Eleven hundred more feet of sea-level rises? I’ve got beachfront property. You tell us up there, ‘By the end of the century, New York City could be underwater,’ and we say, ‘Your point is?’ P. J. O'Rourke Read Quote
