"The thief or swindler who has gained great wealth by his delinquency has a better chance than the small thief of escaping the rigorous penalty of the law."

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Source : Thorstein Veblen (1993). “A Veblen Treasury: From Leisure Class to War, Peace, and Capitalism”, p.65, M.E. Sharpe

Thorstein Veblen

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“I listen to classical music very much. There's a lot of jazz that I don't enjoy listening to.”
“It has always seemed somewhat paradoxical to me that we must constantly have the Lord command us to do those things which are for our own good.”
“The opportunity to go up to Canada and play was just a blessing for me and my family.”
“So I went out and bought Hard Again by Muddy Waters. That was a big learning curve. I listened to that album again and again and again. James Cotton was the harmonica player on that album.”
“The interesting thing about doing press is that I learn what the album is about - I now know, a year later, looking back, what was on my mind at the time.”
“In order to deal with reality successfully - to pursue and achieve the values which his life requires - man needs self-esteem; he needs to be confident of his efficacy and worth.”
“I've always been taught to play the game hard. Baseball is such a tough game, it really humbles you at times, you just have to try not to get too high or too low.”
“I'm an actor/singer who moves well... sometimes. I'm actually a great mover but not every style fits my body and a dance call back is my worst nightmare.”

Source : Source: www.broadwayworld.com

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