Mary McCarthy – 5 Quotes

5 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