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Never abandon a theory that explains something until you have a theory that explains more.

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There is only one thing more harmful to society than an elected official forgetting the promises he made in order to get elected; that's when he doesn't forget them.

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Alas few socialists are either benevolent enough to work hard at these occupations out of benevolence or self-interested enough to work hard at them for money.

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An extreme optimist is a man who believes that humanity will probably survive even if it doesn't take his advice.

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If I owned Marseilles and Hell, I'd rent out Marseilles and live in Hell.

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Both politicians and journalists face situations which strain their honesty and humanity. My opinion is that politicians on the average stand up somewhat better than journalists.

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An excessive knowledge of Marxism is a sign of a misspent youth.

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We modern Marxists regard socialism as a historically brief transitional stage between feudalism and capitalism, necessary only in backward countries.

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Soccer riots kill at most tens. Intellectuals' ideological riots sometimes kill millions.

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Amateur bureaucrats are often even worse than professional bureaucrats.

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Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: Unknown

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