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The first lesson of economics is scarcity: there is never enough o

The first lesson of economics is scarcity: there is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics. – Thomas Sowell

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The big divide in this country is not between Democrats and Republicans, or women and men, but between talkers and doers. – Thomas Sowell

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It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance. – Thomas Sowell

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funny
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Social values in general are incrementally variable: neither safety, diversity, rational articulation, nor morality is categorically a good thing to have more of, without limits. All are subject to diminishing returns, and ultimately negative returns. – Thomas Sowell

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Unfortunately the global warming hysteria, as I see it, is driven by politics more than by science. – Freeman Dyson

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Politics

Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel. – John Quinton

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Politics

With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others. – Iain Duncan Smith

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Politics

He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers. – Henry Adams

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Its sin and not poverty that makes men miserable. – Scottish Proverb

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And that sweet city with her dreaming spires,
She needs not June for beautys heightening… – Matthew Arnold

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Marriage is obsolete and a trap. – Catherine Deneuve

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I love insects. They are amazing. – Andrea Arnold

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amazing