"Without popular fear, no government would endure more than twenty-four hours."

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Source : Robert Higgs (2007). “Neither Liberty Nor Safety: Fear, Ideology, and the Growth of Government”, Independent Inst

Robert Higgs

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“Like a rock, standing arrow straight. Like a rock, charging from the gate.”
“Mundus vult decipi'â€”the world wants to be deceived. To live without deception presupposes standards beyond the reach of most people whose existence is largely shaped by compromise, evasion and mutual accommodation. Could they face their weakness, their vanity and selfishness, without a mask?”
“You don't go walking into the proverbial lion's den lightly. You start with a good breakfast.”
“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.. Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, "Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary."”
“I've always been an independent person, but that independence was in the setting of security”
“Let your love fly like a bird on a wing And let your love bind you to all livin' things And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean That's the reason.”
“In many ways, not fitting in has been a comedic asset and a comedic resource.”
“Really, Sophronia, it makes me most uncomfortable how you manage to sort everything out every time I faint.”

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