“A U.S. dollar is an IOU from the Federal Reserve Bank. It's a promisso...” — P. J. O'Rourke Quote

“A U.S. dollar is an IOU from the Federal Reserve Bank. It's a promissory note that doesn't actually promise anything. It's not backed by gold or silver.”

“When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.”

“There are plenty of problems in the world, and doubtless climate change - or whatever the currently voguish phrase for it all is - certainly is one of them. But it's low on my list.”

“Actresses fall back, because they lack better scripts. But then if you have something like a 'Mary Kom,' 'Kahaani,' 'NH 10' or 'Highway' and if you've backed by a good script, then there's no reason why it shouldn't work.”

“Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down.”

“Some people have never fancied me, but there have been plenty others who have backed me.”