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			 The most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. Therefore we should read more 
	 The most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. Therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive. 
		
 
	
			 The successful politician owes his power to the fact that he moves within the accepted framework of thought, that he read more 
	 The successful politician owes his power to the fact that he moves within the accepted framework of thought, that he thinks and talks conventionally. It would be almost a contradiction in terms for a politician to be a leader in the field of ideas. His task in a democracy is to find out what the opinions held by the largest number are, not to give currency to new opinions which may become the majority view in some distant future. 
		
 
	
			 For whatever deserves to exist deserves also to be known, for knowledge is the image of existence; and things mean read more 
	 For whatever deserves to exist deserves also to be known, for knowledge is the image of existence; and things mean and splendid exist alike. 
		
 
	
			 It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it read more 
	 It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it towards a false goal. Napoleon proved this. 
		
 
	
			 Oh, I'm not going to do anything to them. The thought that I might will be enough to keep them read more 
	 Oh, I'm not going to do anything to them. The thought that I might will be enough to keep them going. 
		
 
	
			 The aggressor is always peace-loving; he would prefer to take over our country unopposed.  
	 The aggressor is always peace-loving; he would prefer to take over our country unopposed. 
		
 
	
			 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 greater the difficulty, the greater the glory.  
	 The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory. 
		
 
	
			 The foundation of justice is good faith.  
	 The foundation of justice is good faith.