Quotes By Maureen Dowd

The Obamas, especially Michelle, have radiated the sense that Americans do not appreciate what they sacrifice by living in a gilded cage. They've forgotten Rule No. 1 of politics: No one sheds tears for anyone lucky enough to live at the White House.

One must not attempt to justify them, but rather to sense their nature simply and clearly.

Wooing the press is an exercise roughly akin to picnicking with a tiger. You might enjoy the meal, but the tiger always eats last.

Maybe Obama was not even the person he was waiting for.

Celebrity distorts democracy by giving the rich, beautiful, and famous more authority than they deserve.

Reagan didn't socialize with the press. He spent his evenings with Nancy, watching TV with dinner trays. But he knew that to transcend, you can't condescend.

The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.