Molly Ivins Quotes

"You can't ignore politics, no matter how much you'd like to."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Politics)

"The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Confusion, Democracy, Quiet)

"Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Satire)

"Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Time, Attention, President, states, United)

"It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: History, America, Constitution, Country, Struggle)

"I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Love, State)

"I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Prudence, Years)

"Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Being)

"As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you can't drink their whiskey, screw their women, take their money, and vote against 'em anyway, you don't belong in office."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Money, Women, Office, Vote)

"I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth."
- Molly Ivins
(Related: Truth, Evil, Ignorance)