Being slightly paranoid is like being sl... by Molly Ivins | We Heart Quotes

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Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse.

- Molly Ivins

Other quotes by Molly Ivins

Satire

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

- Molly Ivins

Struggle History

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.

- Molly Ivins

Politics

You can't ignore politics, no matter how much you'd like to.

- Molly Ivins

Prudence Years

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

- Molly Ivins

Money Women

As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you can't drink their whiskey, screw their women, take their money, and vote against 'em anyway, you don't belong in office.

- Molly Ivins

Time

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

- Molly Ivins

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