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Where things have not changed at all, there is the least likelihood of revolution.
Where things have not changed at all, there is the least likelihood of revolution.
Helplessness induces hopelessness, and history attests that loss of hope and not loss of lives is what decides the issue read more
Helplessness induces hopelessness, and history attests that loss of hope and not loss of lives is what decides the issue of war.
We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor read more
We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
It's time for the human race to enter the solar system.
It's time for the human race to enter the solar system.
My brother Bob doesn't want to be in government -- he promised Dad he'd go straight.
My brother Bob doesn't want to be in government -- he promised Dad he'd go straight.
He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.
He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.
The better part of statesmanship might be to know clearly and precisely what not to do.
The better part of statesmanship might be to know clearly and precisely what not to do.
Now since man is naturally inclined to avoid pain- and since labor is pain in itself- it follows that men read more
Now since man is naturally inclined to avoid pain- and since labor is pain in itself- it follows that men will resort to plunder whenever plunder is easier than work. History shows this quite clearly. And under these conditions, neither religion nor morality can stop it.When, then, does plunder stop? It stops when it becomes more painful and more dangerous than labor.It is evident, then, that the proper purpose of law is to use the power of its collective force to stop this fatal tendency to plunder instead of to work. All the measures of the law should protect property and punish plunder.
I should have had a circuitous answer that was a non-answer.
I should have had a circuitous answer that was a non-answer.
