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The danger inherent in reform is that the cure may be worse than the disease. Reform is an operation on read more
The danger inherent in reform is that the cure may be worse than the disease. Reform is an operation on the social body; but unlike medical surgeons, reformers are not on guard against unpredictable side effects which may divert the course of reform toward unwanted results. Moreover, quite often the social doctors become part of the disease.
Making capitalism out of socialism is like making eggs out of an omelet.
Making capitalism out of socialism is like making eggs out of an omelet.
I don't know exactly what democracy is. But we need more of it.
I don't know exactly what democracy is. But we need more of it.
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.
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.
It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the read more
It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.
Despair and misery are static factors. The dynamism of an uprising flows from hope and pride. Not actual suffering but read more
Despair and misery are static factors. The dynamism of an uprising flows from hope and pride. Not actual suffering but the hope of better things incites people to revolt.
Both free speech rights and property rights belong legally to individuals, but their real function is social, to benefit vast read more
Both free speech rights and property rights belong legally to individuals, but their real function is social, to benefit vast numbers of people who do not themselves exercise these rights.
I should have had a circuitous answer that was a non-answer.
I should have had a circuitous answer that was a non-answer.
