The government, for example, has determined that black people (somehow) have fewer abilities than white people, and, so, must be given certain preferences. Anyone acquainted with both black and white people knows this assessment is not only absurd but monstrous. And yet it is the law. David Mamet abilityabsurdacquaint share on social
Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status. David Mamet beatcherishcitizen Change image and share on social
Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama but thrills. David Mamet amusementcarnivaldegenerate Change image and share on social
The Israelis would like to live in peace within their borders; the Arabs would like to kill them all. David Mamet arabborderisraeli Change image and share on social
There's nothing in the world more silent than the telephone the morning after everybody pans your play. It won't ring from room service; your mother won't be calling you. If the phone has not rung by 8 in the morning, you're dead. David Mamet calldeadmorning share on social
What I value most in my friends is loyalty. David Mamet friendloyalty Change image and share on social
In my family, in the days prior to television, we liked to while away the evenings by making ourselves miserable, solely based on our ability to speak the language viciously. David Mamet abilitybaseday Change image and share on social
Being among my people is a delight. We Jews live among ourselves. I love it. David Mamet delightjewlive Change image and share on social
In practice we, in the world, must do business with each other. David Mamet businesspracticeworld Change image and share on social