Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by William F. Buckley, Jr. (American Conservative Editor)

William Frank Buckley, Jr. (1925–2008) was an American conservative author and commentator. He founded National Review magazine in 1955, which had a major impact in stimulating the conservative movement, hosted 1,429 episodes of the television show Firing Line, where he became known for his transatlantic accent and wide vocabulary, and wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column and numerous spy novels.

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Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality the cost becomes prohibitive.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Ideals, Idealism

I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it and one is the feeling that I haven’t just been sitting on my ass all afternoon.
William F. Buckley, Jr.

It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.
William F. Buckley, Jr.

Boredom is the deadliest poison.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: One liners, Boredom

The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Democracy, Defense

Everyone detected with AIDS should be tattooed in the upper forearm, to protect common needle users, and on the buttock, to prevent the victimization of other homosexuals.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Advice, Disease

To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it toyour guests is a sign of fatigue.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Topics: Wine

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