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All lasting change is incremented, based on unfolding traditions and developing institutions. Revolutionary upheavals may change how the world looks read more
All lasting change is incremented, based on unfolding traditions and developing institutions. Revolutionary upheavals may change how the world looks but seldom changes the way the world works. Lasting historical change comes not through tidal waves but through the irresistible creeping tide.
The inner censor of the mind of the true believer completes the work of the public censor; his self-discipline is read more
The inner censor of the mind of the true believer completes the work of the public censor; his self-discipline is as tyrannical as the obedience imposed by the regime; he terrorizes his own conscience into submission; he carries his private Iron Curtain inside his skull, to protect his illusions against the intrusion of reality.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.
Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.
If you make a living, if you earn your own money, you're free -- however free one can be on read more
If you make a living, if you earn your own money, you're free -- however free one can be on this planet.
Delegating means letting others become the experts and hence the best.
Delegating means letting others become the experts and hence the best.
China has no income tax, no unemployment and not a single soldier outside its borders.
China has no income tax, no unemployment and not a single soldier outside its borders.
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 politician thinks of the next election; a statesman, of the next generation.
A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman, of the next generation.
