"Much if not all we know about the complex mechanism responsible for the development (and stagnation) of productive forces, and for the rise and decay of social organizations, is the result of the analytical work undertaken by Marx and by those whom he inspired."

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Source : Paul A. Baran (1968). “Political Econ of Growth”, p.5, NYU Press

Paul A. Baran

#Organization Quotes #Decay Quotes #Development Quotes

“Language is courage: the ability to conceive a thought, to speak it, and by doing so to make it true.”

Source : Salman Rushdie (1989). “The Satanic Verses”, New York, N.Y. : Viking
“I'm surprised when I see someone doing the logical, commonsense thing: Walk facing the oncoming traffic.”
“That is a big question we all have: are we alone in the universe? And exoplanets confirm the suspicion that planets are not rare.”
“Parliament is more than procedure - it is the custodian of the nation's freedom.”

Source : John George Diefenbaker (1982). “The Wit & Wisdom of John Diefenbaker”, Hurtig Trade
“I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.”

Source : 'Invictus. In Memoriam R.T.H.B.' (1888)
“If you can survive 'Saturday Night Live,' then you're good as far as show business is concerned.”
“Despite popular conviction, a writer needn't wear black, be unshaven, sickly and parade around New York's East Village spewing aphorisms and scaring children.”

Source : Noah Lukeman (2010). “The First Five Pages: A Writer'S Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection P”, p.16, Simon and Schuster
“All children are born Atheists; they have no idea of God.”

Source : "Good Sense without God, or, Freethoughts Opposed to Supernatural Ideas". Chap. 30. Book by Baron d'Holbach, 1900.

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