by E.O. | Sep 29, 2024 | Quotes and Quips
“It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” – Adam Smith
by E.O. | Sep 27, 2024 | Quotes and Quips
“Milton and Rose Friedman argued that there are only four ways to spend money: Spend money on yourself; Spend your money on other people; Spend other people’s money on yourself; Spend other people’s money on other people. If you spend your money on yourself, you look...
by E.O. | Sep 26, 2024 | Quotes and Quips
“Your own death is something that happens to everybody else. Your life is not your own; keep your hands off it.” – Sherlock Holmes (from TV series)
by E.O. | Sep 25, 2024 | Quotes and Quips
“Violence is interesting. This is a great obstacle to more worthwhile journalism.” – P.J.O’Rourke
by E.O. | Sep 24, 2024 | Quotes and Quips
“A full collection of public statements signed by laureates whose work gave them not even professional acquaintance with the problem addressed by the statement would be a very large ands somewhat depressing collection.” – George J. Stigler
by E.O. | Sep 23, 2024 | Quotes and Quips
“There’s only one technology in schooling that has really delivered on its transformative promise: the humble book. Once upon a time, students could learn only from local teachers, and only when within earshot of them. The invention of the printing press allowed...
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