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“We mustn't fear to adopt the advanced management methods applied in capitalist countries The very essence of socialism is the liberation and development of the productive systems Socialism and market economy are not incompatible We should be concerned about right-wing deviations, but most of all, we must be concerned about left-wing deviations.”

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"The first thing to realize, if you wish to become a philosopher, is that most people go through life with a whole world of beliefs that have no sort of rational justification, and that one man's world…"

— Bertrand Russell

Philosophy1872–1970

#life

"If saving human lives is the great desideratum, then there is more to be gained by the prevention of drowning, and auto wrecks than by the abolition of war."

— Brian Hayes (scientist)

Science1949

#Human Nature

"Consider the problem of taking showers with Christians. They are, after all, constantly going on about the business of witnessing in the hopes of making converts to their God and church. Would you wan…"

— Stanley Hauerwas

Ethics1940

#knowledge

"We are Germany 1930. And if people don't speak out, you have no choice of changing course later. You can deny it all you want, but the socialist revolution is here."

— Glenn Beck

Business1964

#change