Famous Quotes by Gore Vidal

Below are famous quotes by Gore Vidal - US author & dramatist (1925 - ).

Any American who is prepared to run for president should automatically, by definition, be disqualified from ever doing so.

Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little.

For certain people after 50, litigation takes the place of sex.

For certain people after fifty, litigation takes the place of sex.

Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.

I can understand companionship. I can understand bought sex in the afternoon. I cannot understand the love affair.

It is not enough to succeed; others must fail.

It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.

Never have children, only grandchildren.

Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn.

There is no human problem which could not be solved if people would simply do as I advise.

Whenever a friend succeeds a little something in me dies.

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