"The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has earned, but the ;thesis that the exercise of this right redounds to the general good."

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Source : Ralph Barton Perry (1964). “Puritanism and Democracy”

Ralph Barton Perry

#Exercise Quotes #Ideas Quotes #Fundamentals Quotes

“Take something away, and your habits become clear.”
“ZEUS /n./ The chief of Grecian gods, adored by the Romans as Jupiter and by the modern Americans as God, Gold, Mob and Dog.”
“I came out even with all the struggles I endured on Rikers Island.”
“From the body of the unborn essence arises the sphere of light, and from that sphere of light arises wisdom. From the wisdom arises the seed syllable and from the seed syllable arises the complete Mandala, the deity and the retinue.”
“When I'm at home alone, I run up the stairs naked. It's quite funny.”
“Artists of all disciplines must be willing to go into the dark, let go control, be surprised.”
“If you buy what you do not need, you will need what you cannot buy.”
“There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.”

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