“Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates.”
— Gore Vidal
Author: Gore Vidal
Category: politics
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It is the spirit of the age
“It is the spirit of the age to believe that any fact, no matter how suspect, is superior to any imaginative exercise, no matter how true.”
— Gore Vidal
Author: Gore Vidal
Category: age
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We must declare ourselves, become known; allow
“We must declare ourselves, become known; allow the world to discover this subterranean life of ours which connects kings and farm boys, artists and clerks. Let them see that the important thing is not the object of love, but the emotion itself.”
— Gore Vidal
Author: Gore Vidal
Category: life
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Half of the American people have never
“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.”
— Gore Vidal
Author: Gore Vidal
Category: politics
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Litigation takes the place of sex at
“Litigation takes the place of sex at middle age.”
— Gore Vidal
Author: Gore Vidal
Category: age
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As the age of television progresses the
“As the age of television progresses the Reagans will be the rule, not the exception. To be perfect for television is all a President has to be these days.”
— Gore Vidal
Author: Gore Vidal
Category: age
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Writing fiction has become a priestly business
“Writing fiction has become a priestly business in countries that have lost their faith.”
— Gore Vidal
Author: Gore Vidal
Category: business
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