"In writing and politicking, it’s best not to think about it, just do it." ― Gore Vidal Topic(s): Best More From Gore Vidal "Writing fiction has become a priestly business in countries that have lost their faith." "Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half." "Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates." More In Best "The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves."― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe "I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it."― Harry S. Truman "Bob summed it up best when he was on his knees at the end of the night saying, ‘Don’t trust in Guided By Voices.’ You were there; was the show awful or something? I know it was sloppy, but they’re not really that tight anyway, but was it embarrassing, was it sad?"― Kim Deal