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Like all religions, Reason presents itself as the solution to the problems it has created


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Whenever governments adopt a moral tone - as opposed to an ethical one - you know something is wrong.



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The recession is over." This phrase has been used twice a year since 1973 by government leaders throughout the West. Its meaning is unclear. See: Depression.



Pessimism: A valuable protection against quackery.

Pessimism: A valuable protection against quackery.



Democracy is the only system capable of reflecting the humanist premise of equilibrium or balance. The key to its secret is the involvement of the citizen.

Democracy is the only system capable of reflecting the humanist premise of equilibrium or balance. The key to its secret is the involvement of the citizen.



People cannot do what they cannot think, and they cannot think what they cannot say.

People cannot do what they cannot think, and they cannot think what they cannot say.



If economists were doctors, they would today be mired in malpractice suits.

If economists were doctors, they would today be mired in malpractice suits.



Which is ideology? Which not? You shall know them by their assertion of truth, their contempt for considered reflection, and their fear of debate.

Which is ideology? Which not? You shall know them by their assertion of truth, their contempt for considered reflection, and their fear of debate.



If allowed to run free of the social system, capitalism will attempt to corrupt and undermine democracy, which is after all not a natural state.

If allowed to run free of the social system, capitalism will attempt to corrupt and undermine democracy, which is after all not a natural state.





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But even in your world it’s a byword. Men will fight bravely and be heroes, but for last-ditch defense against any odds… get a Mother.



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All the older men are going for younger women, leaving the women with no one.



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My father used to brag that I wasn't a ham, I was the whole pig.



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Because the sweeter the cake, the more bitter the jelly can be.



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