

“The greater a man's talents, the greater his power to lead astray. It is better than one should suffer than that many should be corrupted.”
― Brave New World
― Brave New World

“Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.”
― Brave New World
― Brave New World

“Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens from crimes against themselves or their property. When government-- in pursuit of good intentions tries to rearrange the economy, legislate morality, or help special interests, the cost come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom. Government should be a referee, not an active player.”
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“If the others heard me talking out loud they would think that I am crazy. But since I am not, I do not care.”
― The Old Man and the Sea
― The Old Man and the Sea

“Now he was proving it again. Each time was a new time and he never thought about the past when he was doing it.”
― The Old Man and the Sea
― The Old Man and the Sea

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