84 Quotes by Barry M. Goldwater

Whether in families or in politics, a good observation: “One can disagree without being disagreeable.”

Government should stay the hell out of people’s business.

Extremism in defense of Liberty is no vice.

The Republicans have a positive talent for self-destruction.

I do not undertake to promote welfare, for I propose to extend freedom. My aim is not to pass laws but to repeal them.

I have little interest in streamlining government or in making it more efficient, for I mean to reduce its size.

I understand Jacqueline Kennedy has redone the White House in eighteenth-century style. Why, then, I’d fit in perfectly.

When fraternities are not allowed, Communism flourishes. Young men who are inexperienced but have faith are more useful than older, experienced men without faith. The fraternity system is a bastion of American strength.

There’s no greater service to this country than the defense of its freedom.