Mary McCarthy
Quotes by Mary McCarthy
In science, all facts, no matter how trivial or banal, enjoy democratic equality.
— Mary McCarthy
People with bad consciences always fear the judgment of children.
— Mary McCarthy
In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons.
— Mary McCarthy
Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it it is a sort of gift or trust bestowed on the individual by the state pending good behavior.
— Mary McCarthy
You musn't force sex to do the work of love or love to do the work of sex.
— Mary McCarthy