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    One of the consequences of such notions as "entitlements" is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that society owes them something, apparently just for being nice enough to grace us with their presence.

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We want men to rule the nation who care more for and love better the nation's welfare than gold and read more

We want men to rule the nation who care more for and love better the nation's welfare than gold and silver, fame or popularity.

by Brigham Young Found in: Welfare Quotes,
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Socialism is the religion people get when they lose their religion

Socialism is the religion people get when they lose their religion

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Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in read more

Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.

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Socialism is workable only in heaven where it isn't needed, and in hell where they've got it

Socialism is workable only in heaven where it isn't needed, and in hell where they've got it

by Cecil Palmer Found in: Socialism Quotes,
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The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Found in: Welfare Quotes,
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Socialism: nothing more than the theory that the slave is always more virtuous than his master

Socialism: nothing more than the theory that the slave is always more virtuous than his master

by Henry Louis Mencken Found in: Socialism Quotes,
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The principles are clear and explicit. The free market is fine for the third world and its growing counterpart at read more

The principles are clear and explicit. The free market is fine for the third world and its growing counterpart at home. Mothers with dependent children can be sternly lectured on the need for self-reliance, but not dependent executives and investors, please. For them, the welfare state must flourish.

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It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for read more

It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Welfare Quotes,
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Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it

Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it

by Thomas Sowell Found in: Socialism Quotes,
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