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He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.
He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.
The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it read more
The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it becomes incapable of performing this duty it must be transformed. - Reflections on Life.
A wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
A wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
Systems are to be appreciated by their general effects, and not by particular exceptions.
Systems are to be appreciated by their general effects, and not by particular exceptions.
The multitude is always in the wrong.
The multitude is always in the wrong.
The secret of getting things done is to act!
The secret of getting things done is to act!
One can become a leader only if one is supported by an ideology which makes other people tractable and accommodating.
One can become a leader only if one is supported by an ideology which makes other people tractable and accommodating.
When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.
When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.
Politics is a profession; a serious, complicated and, in its true sense, a noble one.
Politics is a profession; a serious, complicated and, in its true sense, a noble one.
