Stone's Rules

"Stone's Rules exist because sometimes the truth is too painful, & the lies will land you in prison."

“It is better to be infamous than to never be famous at all.” 

“Hate is a more powerful motivator than love.”

"Politics isn't theater. It's performance art. Sometimes, for its own sake." 

"Don't order fish at a steakhouse," 

"White shirt + tan face = confidence," 

"Undertakers and chauffeurs are the only people who should be allowed by law to wear black suits." 

"Hit it from every angle. Open multiple fronts on your enemy. He must be confused, and feel besieged on every side." 

"Always praise 'em before you hit 'em." 

"Be bold. The more you tell, the more you sell." (attributed to advertising guru David Ogilvy) 

"Losers don't legislate." (from Richard Nixon) 

"Admit nothing, deny everything, launch counterattack." 

"Nobody ever built a statue to a committee." 

"Avoid obviousness." 

"Get your carbs from booze, not sweets"

"Never do anything till you're ready to do it." 

"Look good = feel good." 

"Always keep the advantage.”

“He who speaks first, looses.”

“Attack, attack, attack, never defend.”

“When i hear the word culture, I reach for my gun.”

“Democrats are the party of slavery, Republicans are the party of freedom.”

“Folks want government out of the bedroom and the boardroom.”

“Roy Cohn wasn't gay. He was a man who liked having sex with men.”

“Lay low, play dumb, keep moving.”

“Never turn down the opportunity to have sex or be on TV.” (attributed to Gore Vidal)

“Nothing is on the level.”

"The past is fucking prologue."

"Unless you can fake sincerity, you'll get nowhere in this business”