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Our whole evolution up to this point shows that human groups spontaneously evolve patterns of behavior, as well as patterns read more
Our whole evolution up to this point shows that human groups spontaneously evolve patterns of behavior, as well as patterns of training people for that behavior, which tend on balance to lead people to create rather than destroy. Humans are, on net balance, builders rather than destroyers.
The morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men read more
The morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised. I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
The first condition for the establishment of perpetual peace is the general adoption of the principles of laissez-faire capitalism.
The first condition for the establishment of perpetual peace is the general adoption of the principles of laissez-faire capitalism.
Entrepreneurship is the last refuge of the trouble making individual.
Entrepreneurship is the last refuge of the trouble making individual.
Capitalists are motivated not chiefly by the desire to consume wealth or indulge their appetites, but by the freedom and read more
Capitalists are motivated not chiefly by the desire to consume wealth or indulge their appetites, but by the freedom and power to consummate their entrepreneurial ideas.
There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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.
Capital can do nothing without brains to direct it.
Capital can do nothing without brains to direct it.
It's not the bulls and bears you need to avoid -- it's the bum steers.
It's not the bulls and bears you need to avoid -- it's the bum steers.
