Top 23 Quotes by Molly Ivins

I think provincialism is an endemic characteristic with mankind, I think everybody everywhere is provincial, but it is particularly striking with Texans, and we tend to be very Texcentric.

Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful.

Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.

I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.

I've always found it easier to be funny than to be serious.

You look at the large problems that we face - that would be overpopulation, water shortages, global warming and AIDS, I suppose - all of that needs international cooperation to be solved.

It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America.

And the funny thing is, I've always been an optimist - it's practically a congenital disorder with me.

Behind a smoke screen of high-profile female appointees and soothing slogans, George W. Bush is waging war on women.

The thing is this: You got to have fun while you're fightin' for freedom, 'cause you don't always win.