The lawyers' contribution to the civilizing of humanity is evidenced in the capacity of lawyers to argue furiously in the courtroom, then sit down as…

- John Silber

The gospel preached during every television show is 'You only go around once in life, so get all the gusto you can.' It is a statement about theology…

- John Silber

I don't believe anybody has a right to own any kind of a firearm. I believe in order to obtain a permit to own a firearm, that person should undergo …

- John Silber

Many Americans celebrate both Christmas and Xmas. Others celebrate one or the other. And some of us celebrate holidays that, although unconnected wi…

- John Silber

One can forget the meaninglessness of his own existence by occupying himself with scientific experiments of dubious import. Countless scientists and …

- John Silber

Survival is not possible if the best of us lack all conviction, while the worst of us are full of passionate intensity.

- John Silber

The reduction of political discourse to sound bites is one of the worst things that's happened in American political life.

- John Silber