If patriotism is, as Dr. Johnson used to remark, the last refuge of the scoundrel, wrapping outdated industry in the mantle of national interest is the last refuge of the economically dispossessed. In economic terms, pleading national interest is the declining cottage industry of those who have been bypassed by the global economy.
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Tax reform means, 'Don't tax you, don't tax me. Tax that fellow behind the tree.'.
Tax reform means, 'Don't tax you, don't tax me. Tax that fellow behind the tree.'.
Get me inside any boardroom and I'll get any decision I want.
Get me inside any boardroom and I'll get any decision I want.
Our supplies of natural resources are not finite in any economic sense. Nor does past experience give reason to expect read more
Our supplies of natural resources are not finite in any economic sense. Nor does past experience give reason to expect natural resources to become more scarce. Rather, if history is any guide, natural resources will progressively become less costly, hence less scarce, and will constitute a smaller proportion of our expenses in future years.
The rich swell up with pride, the poor from hunger.
The rich swell up with pride, the poor from hunger.
You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people.
You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people.
Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.
Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.
It's not your salary that makes you rich, it's your spending habits.
It's not your salary that makes you rich, it's your spending habits.
I have probably purchased fifty 'hot tips' in my career, maybe even more. When I put them all together, I read more
I have probably purchased fifty 'hot tips' in my career, maybe even more. When I put them all together, I know I am a net loser.
When you want something, you have to be willing to pay your dues.
When you want something, you have to be willing to pay your dues.
