“Though freedom is not a state of nature but an artifact of civilization, it did not arise from design.”
― The Constitution of Liberty
― The Constitution of Liberty
“Buddhism, it seemed, was a rational religion, whose truth-claims could withstand the test of reason.”
― Confession of a Buddhist Atheist
― Confession of a Buddhist Atheist
“Kindle the candle of intellect in your heart and hasten with it to the world of brightness.”
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“You become what you give your attention to.”
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
“I find it somewhat ironic that many conservatives in the United States are adamant about securing the border against immigrants who will likely take jobs that few Americans want, while at the same time expressing little concern that the virtual border is left completely open to higher-skill workers who take jobs that Americans definitely do want.”
― Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future
― Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future
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