“Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging pr...” — James L. Buckley Quote

“Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond that of saving congressional souls.”

“As a consequence, the Court ruled that the limits on campaign spending violated the First Amendment, but it accepted the $1,000 limit on individual contributions on the ground that the need to avoid the appearance of corruption justified this limited constraint on speech.”

“I had hoped that the current presidential campaign debates might educate the public as to what is really involved in the ongoing controversy over campaign financing.”

“We all want to escape our circumstances, don't we? Especially if you are an actor.”

“Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.”

“To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.”