Gore Vidal on Government
The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they get nothing in return.
Gore Vidal on Democracy
Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates.
Gore Vidal on Failure
It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.
Gore Vidal on Children
I must take issue with the term 'a mere child,' for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a merNever have children, only grandchildren.
Gore Vidal on Appearance / Attitudes
A narcissist is someone better-looking than you are.
Gore Vidal on Advice
There is no human problem which could not be solved if people would simply do as I advise.