Liberalism is a religion. Its tenets cannot be proved, its capacity for waste and destruction demonstrated. But it affords a feeling of spiritual rectitude at little or no cost.

More Quotes by David Mamet

I'm not the guy to ask about politics. I'm a gag writer.

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.

Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.

What I value most in my friends is loyalty.

I grew up in a tough neighborhood and we used to say you can get further with a kind word and a gun than just a kind word.

There's no such thing as talent; you just have to work hard enough.