60 Quotes by Michael Kinsley

The most embarrassing thing (in the Times' package) is that (Miller's editors) told her to stop writing about that but she kept writing about it, anyway.

That is worth keeping in mind while you try to decide whether American credibility or Iraqi prosperity or Middle East stability can justify the cost in blood and treasure. And don't forget to factor in the likelihood that the war will actually produce these fine things.

That seemed like an insult, ... I guess it was. Even after that, I thought he maybe put it badly and he didn't mean to be sending out these go-away vibes. But it turns out he put it exactly right.

The Internet beat TV and print to this story, and ultimately forced it on them, for one simple reason: lower standards.

Many 'hard' scientists regard the term 'social science' as an oxymoron. Science means hypotheses you can test, and prove or disprove. Social science is little more than observation putting on airs.

I have a saying: the scandal isn't what's illegal, the scandal is what's legal.

The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment is for conservatives what the equal protection clause of the 14th is for liberals.

The definition of a gaffe is when a politician tells the truth.

Anything that keeps a politician humble is healthy for democracy.