“a conservative is a man who will not look at the new moon, out of respect for that 'ancient institution,' the old one”

“In a conservative old town, say something new and be prepared for the stones!”

“Our 'neoconservatives' are neither new nor conservative, but old as Babylon and evil as Hell.”

“It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage than a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institution and merely lukewarm defenders in those who gain by the new ones. ”

“Respect is not creative ... Chanel is an institution, and you have to treat an institution like a whore — and then you get something out of her.”

“I knew that once I went looking, I’d need a man like Dad—dependable and respectful toward women, and not into porn or weird rich old guys who bought teenage kids’ underwear.”