Quotes

They continued to insist on the ever present possibility of sudden reversals and the impossibility of matching merit and reward. They marshalled innumberable examples

By postulating an inate “moral sense” in every human being, Smith and his colleagues provided an internal counterweight to the amoral anarchy produced by

Two honest republicans, Aldophus and Camillus, confront the scene at the faro bank with horror: “Do you note the amazement on every countenance, ghastly

The longest working hours and least hope of relief from the call of duty burden the very people who can most easily afford to

Japanese warfare was almost ritual; hand to hand individual combat, the sword being the most honorable weapon. The use of guns was considered cowardly

He never betrayed a friend, and he never showed mercy towards an enemy. – Lewie Ranieri about Michael Milken.

Since then, he’s mouthed off on everything, including what’s wrong with TV news. Said Turner: “If you eat junk food you’re going to have

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with

most thoughtful meditations on chance have been rooted in a willingness to live with unresolved conflicts – to embrace accident while affirming the possibility

list of bourgois values: frugality, honesty, order, moderation, prudence, industry, perseverance, temperance, chastity, cleanliness, tranquility, punctuality, and humility.