460 Quotes by P.J. O'Rourke

If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it’s free.

Generally it’s not a good idea to wear Banana Republic – type khaki journalist clothes in a war zone. You might look too much like something that’s supposed to be shot, such as a journalist.

Of course, the humans in Haiti have hope. They hope to leave.

Modern air travel means less time spent in transit. That time is now spent in transit lounges.

Don’t send funny greeting cards on birthdays or at Christmas. Save them for funerals when their cheery effect is needed.

The purpose of the Senate is to keep 100 middle aged knuckleheads out of the private sector where they can do real harm.

A humorist doesn’t really do that much note-taking.

People will tell you anything but what they do is always the truth.

I rarely meet a politician that I don’t like personally. They are generally well endowed with charm. Therein lies the danger.