Thomas Sowell vs. Theodore Roosevelt
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
Thomas Sowell
1930 – present
Thomas Sowell is an American economist, economic historian, and social theorist. With widely published commentary and books—and as a guest on TV and radio—he is a well-known voice in the American conservative movement as a prominent black conservative. He is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and was a recipient of the National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush in 2002.
"Time was when people used to brag about how old they were -- and I am old enough to remember it."
Theodore Roosevelt
1858 – 1919
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., also known as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years.
"No man can be a good citizen unless he has a wage more than sufficient to cover the bare cost of living, and hours of labor short enough so after his day's work…"
Connections
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