Quote by David Friedman
The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it

The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations. – David Friedman

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I have a musical called Goodbye and Good Luck, based on a Grace Paley short story. I also have King Island Christmas, and there are 20 different productions of it this year. – David Friedman

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Christmas
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As time goes by, I realize that I do trust the wind. And I often write my songs for myself. – David Friedman

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Trust
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The rule for effective governance is simple. It is one Ronald Reagan knew by heart. And one that he successfully employed with Social Security and the Cold War. When there is a problem, you fix it. That is the job you have been sent to do and you cannot wait for someone else to do it for you. – Chris Christie

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War

It is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow… that are the aftermath of war. – Herbert Hoover

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War

Thus, the use of fiat money is more justifiable in financing a depression than in financing a war. – Carroll Quigley

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War

Empathy is really the opposite of spiritual meanness. Its the capacity to understand that every war is both won and lost. And that someone elses pain is as meaningful as your own. – Barbara Kingsolver

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War

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Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book. – Ronald Reagan

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I only tour in short bursts, Im only ever away from my family and three daughters for a month or two. – Harry Connick, Jr.

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In the Radiation Laboratory we count it a privilege to do everything we can to assist our medical colleagues in the application of these new tools to the problems of human suffering. – Ernest Lawrence

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